Bible Commentary

The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. 19. The high priest then ] Rather, therefore ( Joh 18:3), connecting what follows with Joh 18:13-14. Again we are in doubt as to who is meant by the high-priest (see on Joh 18:15), but it will be safest to consider that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 18:19”

And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself. 18. And the servants, &c.] Better, Now the servants and the officers, having made were standing and warming themselves. The tribune ( Joh 18:12) having … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 18:18”

Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also [one] of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am not. 17. Then saith the damsel ] The damsel therefore ( Joh 18:3) saith. Art not thou also ] Rather, Art thou also (as well as thy companion) or, surely thou art … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 18:17”

But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. 16. stood ] Or, was standing; the descriptive imperfect again, Comp. Joh 18:5 ; Joh 18:15. The details here also indicate the report … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 18:16”

And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and [so did] another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. 15. followed ] Or, was following; the descriptive imperfect. another disciple ] Some good authorities read ‘ the other disciple,’ but the balance is very … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 18:15”

Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. 14. Now Caiaphas was he ] See on Joh 11:50-52. The remark is made here to recall the prophecy now so near fulfilment, and perhaps to intimate that with Caiaphas and his father-in-law … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 18:14”

And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. 13. to Annas first ] Whether Annas was ‘chief’ of the priests (2Ki 25:18), or president, or vice-president, of the Sanhedrin, we have no information. Certainly he was one of the most … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 18:13”

Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, 12 27. The Jewish or Ecclesiastical Trial 12. Then the band, and the captain ] Therefore ( Joh 18:3) the band &c., because of this violent attempt at resistance. The captain or chiliarch is the tribune or chief officer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 18:12”

Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? 11. Then said Jesus ] Jesus therefore ( Joh 18:3) said. the cup ] S. John alone gives these words. On the other hand, the Synoptists alone give Christ’s prayer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 18:11”

Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. 10. Then Simon Peter ] Simon Peter therefore ( Joh 18:3), because he ‘saw what would follow’ (Luk 22:49). All four Evangelists mention this act of violence; S. John alone … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 18:10”