THE REJECTION AND GLORIFICATION OF THE INCARNATE WORD
In 18.1-19.42: The arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus
Read John 18.1-27. In verses 1-11: Betrayal and arrest. In verses 1-3: The action resumes from 13.31. The Kidron valley, east of Jerusalem, separates the city from the Mount of Olives which, during Passover, counted as part of the city. Detachment, a chort, normally 600 Roman soldiers; it isunlikely that a full cohort is intended. Only in this Gospel are Pharisees and Roman soldiers involved in the arrest of Jesus (contrast Mk 14.43-50). In verses 4-8: Jesus knowing (see 13.1, 3; 19.28), remains incontrol at his arrest. In verse 9: Extraordinary, the fulfillment formula is not used of scripture but of Jesus' word (see 17.2; compare 6.29). In verse 10: Malchus; Only John gives his name. In verse 11: The cup (Mk 14.36) may contain judgment and suffering or joy and salvation. Jesus accepts all that the Father gives him. In verses 12-27: Jesus and Peter on trial. The narrative effectively alternates between Jesus and Peter. In verses 12-14: Jesus before Annas. Officer, a tribune, the commander of a chort. Annas, deposed from the high priesthood by the Romans in 15 CE, remained influential. His sons were high priest before and after Caiaphas, who was his son-in law. The Romans could manipulate the appointment of Caiaphas ... high priest that year: This was not an annual appointment. In verses 15-18: Peter before the servant girl. The question implies a "No!" answer. Peter conforms to expectation, his I am not contrasting with Jesus' I am (vv. 5, 8). In verses 19-24: High priest, Annas (v. 24); the title is honorary. Jesus appeals to his open teaching (see Mk 14.49). In 25-27: Peter before the servants. A dramatic double denial; then the cock crowed (13.38). Comments or Questions..
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