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John 18:9 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" that the word might be fulfilled which he spoke, “Of those whom you have given me, I have lost none.” "
John 18:9
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
7 Again therefore he asked them, “Who are you looking for?” They said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”
8 Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. If therefore you seek me, let these go their way,”
9 that the word might be fulfilled which he spoke, “Of those whom you have given me, I have lost none.”
10 Simon Peter therefore, having a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.
11 Jesus therefore said to Peter, “Put the sword into its sheath. The cup which the Father has given me, shall I not surely drink it?”
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John 18:1
"When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples over the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, into which he and his disciples entered."
John 18:2
"Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples."
John 18:3
"Judas then, having taken a detachment of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons."
John 18:4
"Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were happening to him, went out and said to them, “Who are you looking for?”"
John 18:5
"They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am he.” Judas also, who betrayed him, was standing with them."
John 18:6
"When therefore he said to them, “I am he,” they went backward and fell to the ground."
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