John 18:3
“Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.”
What does John 18:3 mean?
"Then Judas, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons." In this verse, we see the beginning of the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot. Judas, one of Jesus' disciples, was chosen by…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Dark Night of Betrayal
As we delve into the chilling depths of John 18:3, "Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons," we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in the narrative of Christ’s final hours…
Read devotionalPrayerThe Betrayal and the Call for Grace
Heavenly Father, we come before You in reverence and humility, acknowledging the depth and significance of Your Word, particularly in this moment drawn from the book of John, chapter 18, verse 3, which recounts the grim scene of betrayal: "Judas then, having received a band of…
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