John 18:2
New International Version
Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.

New Living Translation
Judas, the betrayer, knew this place, because Jesus had often gone there with his disciples.

English Standard Version
Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples.

Berean Standard Bible
Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.

Berean Literal Bible
Now Judas, who was delivering Him up, also knew the place, because Jesus often gathered together there with His disciples.

King James Bible
And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.

New King James Version
And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with His disciples.

New American Standard Bible
Now Judas, who was betraying Him, also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.

NASB 1995
Now Judas also, who was betraying Him, knew the place, for Jesus had often met there with His disciples.

NASB 1977
Now Judas also, who was betraying Him, knew the place; for Jesus had often met there with His disciples.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now Judas also, who was betraying Him, knew the place, for Jesus had often gathered there with His disciples.

Amplified Bible
Now Judas, who was betraying Him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.

Christian Standard Bible
Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, because Jesus often met there with his disciples.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place, because Jesus often met there with His disciples.

American Standard Version
Now Judas also, who betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus oft-times resorted thither with his disciples.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus had often met there with his disciples, and Judas knew where the place was.

English Revised Version
Now Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus oft-times resorted thither with his disciples.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place because Jesus and his disciples often gathered there.

Good News Translation
Judas, the traitor, knew where it was, because many times Jesus had met there with his disciples.

International Standard Version
Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, because Jesus often met there with his disciples.

Majority Standard Bible
Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.

NET Bible
(Now Judas, the one who betrayed him, knew the place too, because Jesus had met there many times with his disciples.)

New Heart English Bible
Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Judas also, who betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus often resorted thither with his disciples.

Weymouth New Testament
Now Judas also, who at that very time was betraying Him, knew the place, for Jesus had often resorted there with His disciples.

World English Bible
Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Judas also, who delivered Him up, had known the place, because Jesus assembled there with His disciples many times.

Berean Literal Bible
Now Judas, who was delivering Him up, also knew the place, because Jesus often gathered together there with His disciples.

Young's Literal Translation
and Judas also, who delivered him up, had known the place, because many times did Jesus assemble there with his disciples.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Judas also knew the place, he delivering him up: for Jesus was many times gathered there with his disciples.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Judas also, who betrayed him, knew the place; because Jesus had often resorted thither together with his disciples.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus had frequently met with his disciples there.

New American Bible
Judas his betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.

New Revised Standard Version
Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, because Jesus often met there with his disciples.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Judas the traitor also knew that place; because Jesus and his disciples frequently gathered there.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But Yehuda the traitor had also known that place, because Yeshua had met there many times with his disciples.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And Judas, who delivered him up, also knew the place, because Jesus often went thither with his disciples.

Godbey New Testament
And Judas, the one having betrayed Him; knew the place: because frequently Jesus with His disciples resorted thither.

Haweis New Testament
Now Judas also, who betrayed him, knew the place: for frequently had Jesus consorted with his disciples there.

Mace New Testament
now Judas, who was to betray him, knew the place: for Jesus and his disciples had frequently assembled there.

Weymouth New Testament
Now Judas also, who at that very time was betraying Him, knew the place, for Jesus had often resorted there with His disciples.

Worrell New Testament
And Judas also, who betrayed Him, knew the place; because Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with His disciples.

Worsley New Testament
knew the place: for Jesus often met there together with his disciples: Judas therefore having got a band of soldiers,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Betrayal of Jesus
1After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden. 2Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. 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.…

Cross References
Matthew 26:47
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Mark 14:43
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.

Luke 22:47
While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.

John 13:21-30
After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant. / One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. ...

John 12:4-6
But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” / Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.

John 6:70-71
Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.

John 13:2
The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.

John 11:57
But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him.

John 18:12-14
Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him. / They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. / Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people.

Acts 1:16-20
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ...

Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

Zechariah 11:12-13
Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

Matthew 26:14-16
Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

Mark 14:10-11
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

Luke 22:3-6
Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus often resorted thither with his disciples.

for.

Mark 11:11,12
And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve…

Luke 21:37
And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.

Luke 22:39
And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

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1. Judas betrays Jesus.
6. The officers fall to the ground.
10. Peter cuts off Malchus' ear.
12. Jesus is taken, and led unto Annas and Caiaphas.
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19. Jesus examined before Caiaphas.
25. Peter's second and third denial.
28. Jesus arraigned before Pilate.
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Now Judas, His betrayer
The name "Judas" is derived from the Hebrew name "Judah," meaning "praise." Ironically, Judas Iscariot's actions stand in stark contrast to the meaning of his name. The phrase "His betrayer" identifies Judas in his infamous role. The Greek word for "betrayer" is "prodotes," which signifies one who delivers another to an enemy. Judas's betrayal is a pivotal moment in the Passion narrative, highlighting the theme of treachery and the fulfillment of prophecy, as seen in Psalm 41:9, which foreshadows the betrayal by a close friend.

also knew the place
The Greek word for "knew" is "oida," indicating an intimate, experiential knowledge. Judas's familiarity with the place underscores his previous close relationship with Jesus and the disciples. The "place" refers to the Garden of Gethsemane, a location on the Mount of Olives. This garden was a frequent meeting spot for Jesus and His disciples, suggesting a place of refuge and prayer. Judas's knowledge of this place emphasizes the personal nature of his betrayal, as he exploits his insider knowledge to lead the authorities to Jesus.

because Jesus had often met there
The phrase "had often met" is translated from the Greek "sunago," meaning to gather together or assemble. This indicates that Jesus regularly convened with His disciples in this location, making it a significant site for teaching, fellowship, and prayer. The regularity of these meetings highlights the importance of community and spiritual discipline in Jesus's ministry. It also reflects the pattern of Jesus's life, where He balanced public ministry with private communion with His Father and His followers.

with His disciples
The term "disciples" comes from the Greek "mathetes," meaning learners or followers. This group of men had committed themselves to follow Jesus, learning from His teachings and observing His life. The mention of "His disciples" in this context underscores the intimate relationship and trust that existed between Jesus and His followers. It also serves as a reminder of the vulnerability inherent in close relationships, as one of their own would soon betray their Master. This phrase invites reflection on the nature of discipleship, loyalty, and the cost of following Christ.

(2) And Judas also, which betrayed.--Better, . . . who was betraying Him. The original word is a present participle, and marks the Betrayal as actually in progress.

For Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.--This is one of the instances of St. John's exact knowledge of the incidents which attended the Jerusalem life of our Lord. (Comp. Introduction, p. 371.) All the Evangelists narrate the coming of Judas. John only remembers that the spot was one belonging, it may be, to a friend or disciple, where Jesus was in the habit of going with His disciples, and that Judas therefore knew the place, and knew that he would probably find them there.

Verse 2. - Now Judas also, who was betraying him (notice present tense in contrast with ὁ παράδους of Matthew 10:4), knew the place: because oftentimes Jesus resorted (literally, was assembled there) thither with his disciples. Luke tells us that during this very week (Luke 21:37) they had passed their nights (ηὐλίζετο) on the "Mount of Olives," and it is most likely that Judas conjectured that they had gone thither again to pass the night. The fact here mentioned by John, that Judas knew the place, disposes of the ignorant and vulgar taunt of Celsus, that our Lord sought to escape from his enemies after having challenged them (see Orig., 'Contra Cel.,' 2:9. 10). Keim, with perversity, declares that John only represented the place as known to Judas, in order to enhance the voluntary nature of the sacrifice. Some explanation may thus be given of the fact that the eleven disciples, having reached an accustomed place of repose, all slumbered and slept, and were not able to watch one hour. The choice of this particular garden for the purpose cannot be unraveled. Dean Plumptre suggests that it was the property of Lazarus, who was no other than the rich young man, who sold his all and gave to the poor, all but one solitary garment, and that he himself was keeping this one possession for the uses of his Lord on that very night, and that when in danger of arrest he it was that fled away naked. This is pure conjecture.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Now
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Judas,
Ἰούδας (Ioudas)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2455: Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.

His
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

betrayer,
παραδιδοὺς (paradidous)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.

also
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

knew
ᾔδει (ēdei)
Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

place,
τόπον (topon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5117: Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.

because
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

{had} often
πολλάκις (pollakis)
Adverb
Strong's 4178: Many times, often, frequently. Multiplicative adverb from polus; many times, i.e. Frequently.

met
συνήχθη (synēchthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4863: From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.

there
ἐκεῖ (ekei)
Adverb
Strong's 1563: (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.

with
μετὰ (meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

disciples.
μαθητῶν (mathētōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.


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