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John 18:19
Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The high priest questions Jesus about His disciples and His teaching immediately following the arrest in the courtyard. This inquiry occurs while the servants and officers stand near a charcoal fire and Peter warms himself beside them.
The words — ἀρχιερεὺς (archiereus) identifies the high priest, and ἠρώτησεν (ērōtēsen) means he questioned or interrogated. These terms mark the official religious authority initiating a direct, formal inquiry against Jesus.
The thread — This scene aligns with the chief priests and Sanhedrin seeking false testimony to put Jesus to death in Matthew 26:59 and Mark 14:55. It also parallels the scribes and Pharisees opposing Him and plying Him with questions in Luke 11:53.
Why it lands — The text records a factual inquiry that directly precedes Jesus’ statement about His open teaching in John 18:20. It requires the reader to note that the authorities sought private information while Jesus consistently maintained a public witness.
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The Greek words
King James Version
The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
Cross-references
- Matthew 26:59 Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.
- Mark 14:55 Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any.
- Luke 11:53 As Jesus went on from there, the scribes and Pharisees began to oppose Him bitterly and to ply Him with questions about many things,
- Luke 20:20 So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.
- Luke 22:63 The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him.