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John 18:19 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. "
John 18:19
Verse in Context
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Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not.
And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.
The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
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John 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."
John 18:2
"And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples."
John 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."
John 18:4
"Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?"
John 18:5
"They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them."
John 18:6
"As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground."
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