E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 18:7
asked = demanded. Greek. eperotao. A stronger word than erotao ( App-134 .), which occurs in John 18:19 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 18:7
Again therefore he asked them, Whom seek ye? And they said Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus answered, I told you that I am he; if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: that the word might be fulfilled which he spake, Of those whom thou hast given me I lost not one.If the arrest had not been prevented, some, perhaps all of them would have been lost.Whom seek ye ... ? The shock of what had just happened was still upon them all; and, under the circumstances, they readily agreed to Jesus' request... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 18:7
7. Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye?—Giving them a door of escape from the guilt of a deed which now they were able in some measure to understand. Jesus of Nazareth—The stunning effect of His first answer wearing off, they think only of the necessity of executing their orders. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 18:1-11
A. Jesus’ presentation of Himself to His enemies 18:1-11 (cf. Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53) read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 18:7-9
Jesus seems to have been more intent on protecting His disciples than on making a claim to be God. He made sure that His disciples would be safe before He allowed His captors to lead Him away (John 17:12; cf. John 6:38-39; John 10:28). This was a preview of His work for them on the cross. read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 18:1-40
Christ Before Annas, Caiaphas, and Pilate1-14. Christ’s arrest and trial before Annas (cp. Matthew 26:30 = Mark 14:26 = Luke 22:39). The narrative is now parallel with the synoptic account, with which, though obviously independent, it closely agrees. Our Lord’s agony in the garden is omitted as well known, but it is alluded to (John 18:11), and the evangelist elsewhere uses language quite as definite as that of the synoptists in speaking of His agony of mind at the prospect of death (John... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 18:7
(7) Then asked he them again.—Their fear has passed away, so that we are not to think, as men sometimes do, that they were struck to the ground helpless. His thought is still of saving those who are with Him. The question brings the same formal answer. They have no warrant to take any of those who are with Him. They seek only Jesus of Nazareth. read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - John 18:1-40
The Candour of Christ John 18:20 Among the attributes of our Redeemer's speech one which arrests attention is its candour. In our text our Lord lays claim to a great openness, and it is a claim which cannot be disputed. Of course this candour of our Lord and Master was always at the service of His love. It was the instrument of a pure and perfect sympathy which knew that there were seasons to be silent. We may trace this candour of our Lord in many spheres. I. In His treatment of those who... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Bible Commentary - John 18:1-14
XVII. THE ARREST."When Jesus had spoken these words, He went forth with His disciples over the brook Kidron, where was a garden, into the which He entered, Himself and His disciples. Now Judas also, which betrayed Him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with His disciples. Judas then, having received the band of soldiers, and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that... read more
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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