John 18:4 “Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked…”

John 18:4

Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?

World English Bible

Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were happening to him, went out and said to them, “Who are you looking for?”

American Standard Version

Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were coming upon him, went forth, and saith unto them, Whom seek ye?

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Iesus, knowing all things that shoulde come vnto him, went foorth and said vnto them, Whom seeke yee?

Darby Translation

Jesus therefore, knowing all things that were coming upon him, went forth and said to them, Whom seek ye?

Young's Literal Translation

Jesus, therefore, knowing all things that are coming upon him, having gone forth, said to them, 'Whom do ye seek?'

Bible in Basic English

Then Jesus, having knowledge of everything which was coming on him, went forward and said to them, Who are you looking for?

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Cross references

“knowing”

John 13:1 Acts 2:28 Acts 20:22–23 John 19:28 Matthew 16:21 Matthew 26:2

John 13:1 · BSB

It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end.

Acts 2:28 · BSB

You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence.’

Acts 20:22–23 · BSB

And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.

John 19:28 · BSB

After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”

Matthew 16:21 · BSB

From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to…

Matthew 26:2 · BSB

“You know that the Passover is two days away, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

“Whom”

Psalm 27:3 1 Kings 18:10 1 Kings 18:14–18 Nehemiah 6:11 Psalm 3:6 Proverbs 28:1

Psalm 27:3 · BSB

Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.

1 Kings 18:10 · BSB

As surely as the LORD your God lives, there is no nation or kingdom where my lord has not sent someone to search for you. When they said, ‘He is not here,’ he made that kingdom or nation swear that they had not found you…

1 Kings 18:14–18 · BSB

And now you say, ‘Go tell your lord that Elijah is here!’ He will kill me!”

Nehemiah 6:11 · BSB

But I replied, “Should a man like me run away? Should one like me go into the temple to save his own life? I will not go!”

Psalm 3:6 · BSB

I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

Proverbs 28:1 · BSB

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

Also

John 18:7 John 6:64 John 13:11

John 18:7 · BSB

So He asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered.

John 6:64 · BSB

However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.)

John 13:11 · BSB

For He knew who would betray Him. That is why He said, “Not all of you are clean.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.

5“Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them.

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