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John 18:2

John 18:2
And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Judas also which betrayed him, knew the place,.... This character is given of Judas, to distinguish him from another disciple of the same name; and though as yet he had not betrayed him, yet it…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Jesus ofttimes resorted thither - For what purpose he went there is not declared, but it is probable that it was for retirement and prayer. He had no home in the city, and he sought this place, away…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Judas - knew the place - As many had come from different quarters to celebrate the passover at Jerusalem, it could not be an easy matter to find lodging in the city: Jesus therefore chose to pass the…

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

which betrayed Better, who was betraying: he was at that moment at work. Comp. Joh 18:18.

knew the place Therefore Christ did not go thither to hide or escape, as Celsus scoffingly asserted. Origen…

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