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John 18:1

John 18:1
When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The brook Cedron - This was a small stream that flowed to the east of Jerusalem, through the valley of Jehoshaphat, and divided the city from the Mount of Olives. It was also called Kidron and Kedron.…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Over the brook Cedron - Having finished the prayer related in the preceding chapter, our Lord went straight to the garden of Gethsemane, Mat 26:36, which was in the mount of Olives, eastward of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 18:1-12

The hour was now come that the captain of our salvation, who was to be made perfect by sufferings, should engage the enemy. We have here his entrance upon the encounter. The day of recompence is in…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The Betrayal

1. he went forth From the upper room. The same word is used of leaving the room, Mat 26:30; Mar 14:26; Luk 22:39. Those who suppose that the room is left at Joh 14:31 (perhaps for the…