John 18:4 kjva — Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?"

— John 18:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 18 — Context

1

When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.

2

And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.

3

Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

4

Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?

5

They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.

6

As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.

7

Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.

John 18:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 18:4 say?
John 18:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?”
Where is John 18:4 in the Bible?
John 18:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 18, verse 4.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 18:4.
What translation should I read John 18:4 in?
John 18:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 18:4?
John 18:4 reads (KJVA): “Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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