John 18:9
New International Version
This happened so that the words he had spoken would be fulfilled: “I have not lost one of those you gave me.”

New Living Translation
He did this to fulfill his own statement: “I did not lose a single one of those you have given me.”

English Standard Version
This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken: “Of those whom you gave me I have lost not one.”

Berean Standard Bible
This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.”

Berean Literal Bible
so that the word that He had spoken might be fulfilled, "Those whom You have given Me, I have lost none of them, not one."

King James Bible
That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.

New King James Version
that the saying might be fulfilled which He spoke, “Of those whom You gave Me I have lost none.”

New American Standard Bible
This took place so that the word which He spoke would be fulfilled: “Of those whom You have given Me I lost not one.”

NASB 1995
to fulfill the word which He spoke, “Of those whom You have given Me I lost not one.”

NASB 1977
that the word might be fulfilled which He spoke, “Of those whom Thou hast given Me I lost not one.”

Legacy Standard Bible
in order that the word which He spoke would be fulfilled, “Of those whom You have given Me, I lost not one.”

Amplified Bible
This was to fulfill and verify the words He had spoken, “Of those whom You have given Me, I have not lost even one.”

Christian Standard Bible
This was to fulfill the words he had said: “I have not lost one of those you have given me.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This was to fulfill the words He had said: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.”

American Standard Version
that the word might be fulfilled which he spake, Of those whom thou hast given me I lost not one.

Contemporary English Version
Then everything will happen, just as I said, 'I did not lose anyone you gave me.'"

English Revised Version
that the word might be fulfilled which he spake, Of those whom thou hast given me I lost not one.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In this way what Jesus had said came true: "I lost none of those you gave me."

Good News Translation
He said this so that what he had said might come true: "Father, I have not lost even one of those you gave me.")

International Standard Version
This was to fulfill what he had said, "I did not lose a single one of those you gave me."

Majority Standard Bible
This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: ?I have not lost one of those You have given Me.?

NET Bible
He said this to fulfill the word he had spoken, "I have not lost a single one of those whom you gave me."

New Heart English Bible
that the word might be fulfilled which he spoke, "Of those whom you have given me, I have lost none."

Webster's Bible Translation
That the saying might be fulfilled which he spoke, Of them whom thou gavest to me, I have lost none.

Weymouth New Testament
He made this request in order that the words He had spoken might be fulfilled, "As for those whom Thou hast given me, I have not lost one."

World English Bible
that the word might be fulfilled which he spoke, “Of those whom you have given me, I have lost none.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
that the word might be fulfilled that He said, “Those whom You have given to Me, I did not lose even one of them.”

Berean Literal Bible
so that the word that He had spoken might be fulfilled, "Those whom You have given Me, I have lost none of them, not one."

Young's Literal Translation
that the word might be fulfilled that he said -- 'Those whom Thou hast given to me, I did not lose of them even one.'

Smith's Literal Translation
That the word might be completed which he spake, That whom thou hast given me, I lost none of them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That the word might be fulfilled which he said: Of them whom thou hast given me, I have not lost any one.

Catholic Public Domain Version
This was so that the word might be fulfilled, which he said, “Of those whom you have given to me, I have not lost any of them.”

New American Bible
This was to fulfill what he had said, “I have not lost any of those you gave me.”

New Revised Standard Version
This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken, “I did not lose a single one of those whom you gave me.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
That the word which he said might be fulfilled, Of those whom you gave me, I have lost not even one.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
So that the saying might be fulfilled: “Of Those whom you have given me, I have not lost one.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
This he said, that the word might be fulfilled which he had spoken: Of those whom thou hast given me; I have lost none.

Godbey New Testament
In order that the word which He spoke might be fulfilled, that, I have lost none of those whom thou hast given unto me.

Haweis New Testament
that the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, That of those whom thou hast given me, I have not lost one of them.

Mace New Testament
so that what he said was accomplished, "of those which thou gavest me, have I lost none."

Weymouth New Testament
He made this request in order that the words He had spoken might be fulfilled, "As for those whom Thou hast given me, I have not lost one."

Worrell New Testament
that the word might be fulfilled, which He spake, "Of those whom Thou hast given Me, I lost none."

Worsley New Testament
That the word might be fulfilled which He had spoken, "Of those, whom Thou hast given me, I have lost none."

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Betrayal of Jesus
8“I told you that I am He,” Jesus replied. “So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.” 9This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.” 10Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.…

Cross References
John 17:12
While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.

John 6:39
And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I shall lose none of those He has given Me, but raise them up at the last day.

John 10:28-29
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

John 6:37
Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away.

John 10:11
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.

John 13:1
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.

John 15:16
You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

John 12:32
And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.”

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 5:24
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

John 8:51
Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”

John 14:18
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

John 17:2
For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him.


Treasury of Scripture

That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spoke, Of them which you gave me have I lost none.

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John 17:12
While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

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John 18
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.
15. Peter's denial.
19. Jesus examined before Caiaphas.
25. Peter's second and third denial.
28. Jesus arraigned before Pilate.
36. His kingdom.
40. The Jews prefer Barabbas.














This was to fulfill the word He had spoken:
This phrase indicates the fulfillment of a previous statement made by Jesus, emphasizing the divine plan and foreknowledge of God. It highlights the theme of prophecy and fulfillment that runs throughout the Gospel of John. Jesus often spoke of His mission and the protection of His disciples, showing His role as the Good Shepherd who cares for His flock. This fulfillment underscores the reliability and authority of Jesus' words.

“I have not lost one of those You have given Me.”
This statement reflects Jesus' prayer in John 17:12, where He speaks of keeping all those given to Him by the Father, except the "son of perdition" (Judas Iscariot), to fulfill Scripture. It emphasizes the security and perseverance of the believers, a key theme in Johannine theology. The phrase also connects to the imagery of Jesus as the Shepherd, as seen in John 10:28-29, where He assures that no one can snatch His sheep from His hand. This assurance is rooted in the divine sovereignty and the eternal purpose of God in salvation.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who fulfills His own prophetic word. He is the Good Shepherd who protects His flock.

2. The Disciples
The group of individuals given to Jesus by the Father, whom He has kept safe, as referenced in this verse.

3. The Garden of Gethsemane
The location where this event takes place, a significant place of prayer and betrayal in the account of Jesus' arrest.

4. The Arrest
The event surrounding this verse, where Jesus is about to be taken by the soldiers, yet He ensures the safety of His disciples.

5. The Prophetic Word
The statement Jesus previously made, which is being fulfilled in this moment, demonstrating His divine foreknowledge and authority.
Teaching Points
Divine Protection
Jesus' commitment to His disciples illustrates the divine protection believers have in Christ. We can trust that He will keep us spiritually secure.

Fulfillment of Prophecy
This verse underscores the reliability of Jesus' words and the fulfillment of prophecy, encouraging believers to trust in the promises of God.

Jesus' Sovereignty
The passage highlights Jesus' control over the situation, even in the face of arrest, reminding us of His sovereignty in our lives.

Faithfulness of Christ
Jesus' faithfulness to His disciples serves as a model for us to be faithful in our commitments and relationships.

Security in Christ
Believers can find assurance in the fact that Jesus does not lose those who belong to Him, providing comfort and confidence in our salvation.(9) That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake.--Comp. John 17:12. The quotation is in many ways suggestive. (1) It is not verbally accurate, i.e., St. John, quoting the words of Christ, which he has himself recorded a few verses before, is at no pains to reproduce it word for word, but is satisfied in giving the substance of it. This throws light on the general literary habits and feelings of this age and race, and it is in full harmony with the usual practice of quotation in the New Testament. (2) St. John quotes with an application to temporal persecution that which had been spoken of spiritual persecution. This illustrates the kind of way in which words are said to be "fulfilled" in more than one sense. Striking words fix themselves in the mind, and an event occurs which illustrates their meaning, and it is said therefore to fulfil them, though of each fulfilment it can be only part. (Comp. especially Notes on John 2:17; John 12:38 et seq.) (3) The quotation shows that in the thought of St. John himself, the prayer recorded in John 17 is no resume of the words of our Lord, but an actual record of His prayer: he quotes the "saying" as fulfilled, just as he would have quoted a passage from the Old Testament Scriptures.

Verse 9. - But John found

(4) a deeper reason still. He said this in order that the word which he spake an hour or two before might be fulfilled, not finally exhausted in its unfathomable depth, but gloriously illustrated, Concerning those whom thou hast given me, not one of them I lost. This is a proof, as recognized by De Wette and others, that the evangelist was quoting exact words of the Master, not words which he had theologically attributed to him. The temporal safety of the disciples was a means on that dread night of saving their souls from death, as well as their bodies from torture or destruction. "Christ," says Calvin, "continually bears with our weakness when he puts himself forward to repel so many attacks of Satan and wicked men, because he sees that we are not yet able or prepared for them. In short, he never brings his people into the field of battle till they have been fully trained, so that in perishing they do not perish, because there is gain provided for them both in death and in life." The reference of the apostle to John 17:12 is, moreover, also one of the numerous proofs which the Gospel itself supplies, that great, Heaven-taught as the apostle was, he stands, with all his inspiration, far below, at least on a different plane, from that occupied by the Lord. His occasional interjections and explanations of his Master's words calmer be put on the same level with the words themselves. Even Reuss finds here a reason for holding the authenticity of many at least of the sayings themselves, while refusing to accept the genuineness of the Gospel as a whole ('Theologic Johannique,' in loco).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
This was
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

to fulfill
πληρωθῇ (plērōthē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4137: From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative 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.

word
λόγος (logos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.

He had spoken:
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“I have not lost one
ἀπώλεσα (apōlesa)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 622: From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.

of
ἐξ (ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

those
Οὓς (Hous)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

You have given
δέδωκάς (dedōkas)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

Me.”
μοι (moi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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