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John 18

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40 verses in KJV · 388 outgoing cross-reference links

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Opening verses of John 18 (KJV)

18:1 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.

18:2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.

18:3 Judas then, having received a band [of men] and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

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Historical / attribution context

Traditional writer attribution: John the Apostle

Approximate study chronology: c. AD 33

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