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And they said, "Jesus of Nazareth."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then He asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?” And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He then asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?” And they said, “Jesus the Nazarene.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore He again asked them, &#8220Whom do you seek?&#8221 And they said, &#8220Jesus the Nazarene.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Again therefore He asked them, “Whom do you seek?” And they said, “Jesus the Nazarene.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore He again asked them, “Whom do you seek?” And they said, “Jesus the Nazarene.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Again He asked them, “Whom do you want?” And they said, “Jesus the Nazarene.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he asked them again, “Who is it that you’re seeking? ” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then He asked them again, &#8220Who is it you&#8217re looking for?"&#8221 Jesus the Nazarene,&#8221 they said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Again therefore he asked them, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus again asked, "Who are you looking for?" "We are looking for Jesus from Nazareth," they answered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Again therefore he asked them, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jesus asked them again, "Who are you looking for?" They said, "Jesus from Nazareth."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Again Jesus asked them, "Who is it you are looking for?" "Jesus of Nazareth," they said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So he asked them again, "Who are you looking for?" They said, "Jesus from Nazareth." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So He asked them again, ?Whom are you seeking?? ?Jesus of Nazareth,? they answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Jesus asked them again, "Who are you looking for?" And they said, "Jesus the Nazarene."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Again therefore he asked them, "Who are you looking for?" They said, "Jesus of Nazareth."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then he asked them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Again therefore He asked them, "Who are you looking for?" "For Jesus the Nazarene," they said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Again therefore he asked them, “Who are you looking for?” They said, “Jesus of Nazareth.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Again, therefore, He questioned them, “Whom do you seek?” And they said, “Jesus the Nazarene”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore He questioned them again, "Whom do you seek?" And they said, "Jesus of Nazareth."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Again, therefore, he questioned them, 'Whom do ye seek?' and they said, 'Jesus the Nazarene;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus the Nazarite.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Again therefore he asked them: Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then again he questioned them: “Who are you seeking?” And they said, “Jesus the Nazarene.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So he again asked them, “Whom are you looking for?” They said, “Jesus the Nazorean.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Again he asked them, “Whom are you looking for?” And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Jesus again asked them, Whom do you want? They said, Jesus the Nazarene.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Yeshua said again, “Whom are you seeking?” But they said, “Yeshua the Nazarene.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Then he asked them again: "Whom do you seek? They said: Jesus the Nazarene.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Then He again asked them, <FR>Whom do you seek?<Fr> And they said, Jesus the Nazarene.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Again therefore he demanded of them, Whom seek ye? Then they said, Jesus the Nazarean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />then he asked them again, who do you look for? and they said, Jesus of Nazareth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Again therefore He asked them, "Who are you looking for?" "For Jesus the Nazarene," they said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Again, therefore, He asked them, <FR>"Whom seek ye?"<Fr> And they said, "Jesus, the Nazarene."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Then He asked them again, <FR>Whom do ye seek?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/18-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=6273" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/18.htm">The Betrayal of Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/1905.htm" title="1905: epērōtēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.">He asked</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: Palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">again,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Tina (IPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“Whom</a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: zēteite (V-PIA-2P) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">are you seeking?” </a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">“Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3480.htm" title="3480: Nazōraion (N-AMS) -- A Nazarene, an inhabitant of Nazareth. From Nazareth; a Nazoraean, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian.">Nazareth,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">they answered.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">8</span>“I told you that I am He,” Jesus replied. “So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-18.htm">John 10:18</a></span><br />No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-9.htm">John 19:9</a></span><br />and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-53.htm">Matthew 26:53</a></span><br />Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-52.htm">Luke 22:52-53</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw? / Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on Me. But this hour belongs to you and to the power of darkness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-48.htm">Mark 14:48-49</a></span><br />Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? / Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has happened that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-1.htm">John 13:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-12.htm">John 17:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-39.htm">John 6:39</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-29</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-27.htm">John 12:27</a></span><br />Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a></span><br />He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Psalm 27:2</a></span><br />When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a></span><br />Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a></span><br />Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then asked he them again, Whom seek you? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/9-10.htm">Demanded</a> <a href="/john/18-6.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/18-5.htm">Nazaraean</a> <a href="/john/18-5.htm">Nazarene</a> <a href="/john/18-5.htm">Nazareth</a> <a href="/john/16-30.htm">Question</a> <a href="/john/9-19.htm">Questioned</a> <a href="/john/18-4.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/john/18-4.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/18-19.htm">Demanded</a> <a href="/john/18-8.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/19-19.htm">Nazaraean</a> <a href="/john/19-19.htm">Nazarene</a> <a href="/john/19-19.htm">Nazareth</a> <a href="/john/18-21.htm">Question</a> <a href="/john/18-19.htm">Questioned</a> <a href="/john/18-8.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/john/18-39.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">John 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-1.htm">Judas betrays Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-6.htm">The officers fall to the ground.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-10.htm">Peter cuts off Malchus' ear.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-12.htm">Jesus is taken, and led unto Annas and Caiaphas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-15.htm">Peter's denial.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-19.htm">Jesus examined before Caiaphas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-25.htm">Peter's second and third denial.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-28.htm">Jesus arraigned before Pilate.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-36.htm">His kingdom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-40.htm">The Jews prefer Barabbas.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So He asked them again</b><br>In this moment, Jesus demonstrates His control over the situation. Despite knowing the outcome, He initiates the conversation, showing His willingness to fulfill His mission. This reflects His divine authority and calmness in the face of adversity. The repetition of the question emphasizes the importance of the moment and highlights the deliberate nature of His actions. This also fulfills His role as the Good Shepherd, who willingly lays down His life for His sheep (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>).<p><b>“Whom are you seeking?”</b><br>This question is significant as it underscores the misunderstanding of Jesus' identity by those who came to arrest Him. They were looking for a man, unaware of His divine nature. This question also serves to protect His disciples, as He later requests that they be let go (<a href="/john/18-8.htm">John 18:8</a>). It echoes the theme of seeking and finding throughout the Gospel of John, where true seekers of Jesus find eternal life (<a href="/john/1-38.htm">John 1:38-39</a>, <a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>).<p><b>“Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered.</b><br>The response identifies Jesus by His earthly origin, Nazareth, a town with a humble reputation (<a href="/john/1-46.htm">John 1:46</a>). This highlights the contrast between His humble beginnings and His divine mission. The use of "Nazareth" fulfills the prophecy that the Messiah would be called a Nazarene (<a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Matthew 2:23</a>). It also reflects the limited understanding of the crowd, who see Him merely as a man from Nazareth, not recognizing Him as the Messiah. This moment is pivotal as it sets the stage for His arrest, trial, and crucifixion, fulfilling the prophecies of the suffering servant (Isaiah 53).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_of_nazareth.htm">Jesus of Nazareth</a></b><br>Central figure in this passage, Jesus is identified by His earthly origin, Nazareth, emphasizing His humanity and fulfillment of prophecy as the Messiah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_arresting_party.htm">The Arresting Party</a></b><br>This group includes Roman soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, sent to arrest Jesus, highlighting the collaboration between Jewish and Roman authorities.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/garden_of_gethsemane.htm">Garden of Gethsemane</a></b><br>The location where this event takes place, a significant site for Jesus' prayer and subsequent arrest, symbolizing a place of trial and submission to God's will.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judas_iscariot.htm">Judas Iscariot</a></b><br>Though not mentioned in this specific verse, he is the one who leads the arresting party to Jesus, fulfilling his role as the betrayer.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter_and_the_disciples.htm">Peter and the Disciples</a></b><br>Present during this event, their reactions and subsequent actions are crucial to understanding the human response to divine events.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_jesus.htm">The Sovereignty of Jesus</a></b><br>Despite being arrested, Jesus is in control of the situation, demonstrating His divine authority and willingness to fulfill His mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>Jesus' arrest is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, reinforcing the reliability and divine inspiration of Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_human_response_to_divine_events.htm">The Human Response to Divine Events</a></b><br>The disciples' reactions, including fear and confusion, reflect our own struggles to understand and respond to God's plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_betrayal_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Betrayal in God's Plan</a></b><br>Judas' betrayal, though evil, is used by God to accomplish His redemptive purposes, reminding us of God's sovereignty over human actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_identifying_jesus_correctly.htm">The Importance of Identifying Jesus Correctly</a></b><br>The repeated question, "Whom are you seeking?" challenges us to consider our understanding and relationship with Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_appear_to_be_hidden.htm">Why does God appear to be hidden?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus'_words_physically_knock_them_down.htm">John 18:5–6 – How could Jesus’ words alone physically knock an entire armed group to the ground, and is there any historical evidence corroborating such a dramatic reaction? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_answer_every_prayer.htm">Does God answer all prayers? (Matthew 7:7-8 vs. 1 John 5:14-15)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_prayers_unanswered_in_matt_7_7.htm">In Matthew 7:7, why do prayers often go unanswered if the passage promises, 'ask and it will be given'?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Then asked he them again.</span>--Their fear has passed away, so that we are not to think, as men sometimes do, that they were struck to the ground helpless. His thought is still of saving those who are with Him. The question brings the same formal answer. They have no warrant to take any of those who are with Him. They seek only Jesus of Nazareth.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 7, 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Again then</span> (<span class="greek">οϋν</span>, regarding all the conditions, the cup, the cross, the blood-baptism, the supreme will, all are at stake) <span class="cmt_word">he asked them, Whom seek ye?</span> Then, restored from their fright and spasm of conscience, produced by the presence of One whom no fetters, not even those of death itself, could bind, and reassured now by the same voice (cf. <a href="/daniel/10-10.htm">Daniel 10:10</a>; <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17</a>), <span class="cmt_word">they reply, Jesus the Nazarene</span>. He thus compels them to limit their design, and to single himself out for the malice and devilish plot of their masters. <span class="cmt_word">I told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, suffer these to depart.</span> There is much in this that lies beneath the surface. <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> There is an explanation of the miraculous blast which had a few moments before rolled them at his feet. They will not dare to disobey him. What may he not do, if they proceed to arrest the disciples? <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> The disciples are discharged from the immediate function of suffering and death. They were in imminent danger, as is conspicuous from the fleeing youth, and from the language of the bystanders subsequently to Peter; but their hour was not yet come. <p><span class="note_emph">(3)</span> He would tread the winepress alone. They were none who could go with him into this terrible conflict (cf. "Ye shall leave me alone; yet not alone"). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/18-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He asked</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπηρώτησεν</span> <span class="translit">(epērōtēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1905.htm">Strong's 1905: </a> </span><span class="str2">To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτούς</span> <span class="translit">(autous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">again,</span><br /><span class="grk">Πάλιν</span> <span class="translit">(Palin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Whom</span><br /><span class="grk">Τίνα</span> <span class="translit">(Tina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are you seeking?”</span><br /><span class="grk">ζητεῖτε</span> <span class="translit">(zēteite)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦν</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsoun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Nazareth,”</span><br /><span class="grk">Ναζωραῖον</span> <span class="translit">(Nazōraion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3480.htm">Strong's 3480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A Nazarene, an inhabitant of Nazareth. From Nazareth; a Nazoraean, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they answered.</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπαν</span> <span class="translit">(eipan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. 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