約翰福音 18:1-2 RCUVTS

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:1-2

Gethsemane. The mind of man is naturally interested in places, not so much for their own sake, as for the sake of associations connected with them. Religions have their sacred places: the Jew cannot forget Jerusalem; the Mohammedan venerates the holy Mecca; and the Christian regards Gethsemane with a tender and pathetic interest. I. THE GARDEN WAS TO THE MINDS OF THE TWELVE A PLACE OF HOLY INTERCOURSE WITH THEIR LORD . "Jesus ofttimes resorted thither... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:1-2

A hallowed spot. There are depths and unique things in this Gospel which make it easily to be accounted for that some should reckon it the choicest of the Gospels. It has what the others have not; but when we compare the others with it, to look for their peculiar excellences, then we find how the others have what this Gospel lacks. One would have thought beforehand that John would have enlarged on the mysteries and sorrows of Gethsemane, but, strangely enough, he passes them over without a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:1-11

(1) The betrayal , the majesty of his bearing , accompanied by hints of the bitter cup . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:1-11

The apprehension of Jesus. The crisis has come at last. I. THE SCENE OF THE ARREST . "He went forth with his disciples over the brook Kedron, where was a garden, into which he entered, and his disciples." 1. The garden was on the slope of Mount Olivet , and therefore outside Jerusalem . 2. He did not resort to it for the purpose of hiding himself from his enemies ; for Judas , the traitor , knew the place . It was to be the scene of his prayers and his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:2

Now Judas also, who was betraying him (notice present tense in contrast with ὁ παράδους of Matt, John 10:4 ), knew the place: because oftentimes Jesus resorted (literally, was assembled there ) thither with his disciples . Luke tells us that during this very week ( Luke 21:37 ) they had passed their nights ( ηὐλίζετο ) on the "Mount of Olives," and it is most likely that Judas conjectured that they had gone thither again to pass the night. The fact here mentioned by John,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:1

The brook Cedron - This was a small stream that flowed to the east of Jerusalem, through the valley of Jehoshaphat, and divided the city from the Mount of Olives. It was also called Kidron and Kedron. In summer it is almost dry. The word used here by the evangelist - χειμάῤῥου cheimarrou - denotes properly a water-stream (from χεῖρμα cheimōn, shower or water, and ῥέω reō, ῥόος roos, to flow, flowing), and the idea is that of a stream that was swollen by rain or by the melting of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:2

Jesus ofttimes resorted thither - For what purpose he went there is not declared, but it is probable that it was for retirement and prayer. He had no home in the city, and he sought this place, away from the bustle and confusion of the capital, for private communion with God. Every Christian should have some place - be it a grove, a room, or a garden - where he may be alone and offer his devotions to God. We are not told much of the private habits of Jesus, but we are permitted to know so much... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 18:1-3

John 18:1-3. When Jesus had spoken these words Had delivered the discourse recorded above, and concluded his intercessory prayer; he went with his disciples over the brook Cedron On the other side of which was a garden, known by the name of the garden of Gethsemane; (see notes on Matthew 26:36;) and probably belonging to one of his friends. He might retire to this private place, not only for the advantage of secret devotion, but also that the people might not be alarmed at his... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 18:1

150. Jesus prays in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46; John 18:1)It must have been getting towards midnight by the time Jesus and his disciples reached the Garden of Gethsemane. Then, taking Peter, James and John with him, Jesus moved to a spot where they could be alone. He was filled with anguish and horror as he saw clearly what his death would mean. The three friends could do little to lessen his anguish except stay awake in sympathy with him. He had to battle... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 18:2-11

151. The arrest of Jesus (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:2-11)In the strength of the victory won at Gethsemane, Jesus went to meet his enemies. Judas knew the garden, for Jesus had often met there with his apostles. In the middle of the night, Judas took a group of temple guards and Roman soldiers to seize Jesus. By working under the cover of darkness, he kept the operation hidden from any who were likely to be sympathizers with Jesus. But Jesus needed no supporters to... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 18:1-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 18:1

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 18:2-11

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