John 18:3
John · New Testament · Chapter 18
“Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.”John 18:3
What Does John 18:3 Mean?
John 18:3 is found in the book of John, chapter 18, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 18:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 14:43“And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.”John 18:12“Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,”Luke 22:47“And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.”Psalms 3:1“Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.”Psalms 22:12“Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.”Psalms 27:2“When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.”Acts 1:16“Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.”2 Kings 6:14“Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.”Psalms 55:10“Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it.”Matthew 2:4“And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.”Matthew 26:47“And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.”John 7:32“The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.”John 13:2“And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;”John 13:27“And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.”John 18:22“And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?”John 19:11“Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.”Acts 4:1“And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,”Acts 10:1“There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,”Matthew 27:3“Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,”Matthew 27:27“Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.”
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