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183:0.2 Although eight of the [[apostles]] were sound [[asleep]], the [[Greeks]] who were encamped alongside them were more [[fearful]] of trouble, so much so that they had posted a sentinel to give the alarm in case [[danger]] should arise. When these two [[messengers]] hurried into camp, the [[Greek]] sentinel proceeded to arouse all of his fellow countrymen, who streamed forth from their tents, fully dressed and fully armed. All the camp was now aroused except the eight [[apostles]]. [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] [[desired]] to call his [[associates]], but [[Jesus]] definitely [[forbade]] him. [[The Master]] mildly [[admonished]] them all to return to their tents, but they were reluctant to comply with his suggestion.

183:0.2 Although eight of the [[apostles]] were sound [[asleep]], the [[Greeks]] who were encamped alongside them were more [[fearful]] of trouble, so much so that they had posted a sentinel to give the alarm in case [[danger]] should arise. When these two [[messengers]] hurried into camp, the [[Greek]] sentinel proceeded to arouse all of his fellow countrymen, who streamed forth from their tents, fully dressed and fully armed. All the camp was now aroused except the eight [[apostles]]. [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] [[desired]] to call his [[associates]], but [[Jesus]] definitely [[forbade]] him. [[The Master]] mildly [[admonished]] them all to return to their tents, but they were reluctant to comply with his suggestion.

183:0.3 Failing to disperse his followers, [[the Master]] left them and walked down toward the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_press olive press] near the entrance to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane Park]. Although the three [[apostles]], the [[Greeks]], and the other members of the camp [[hesitated]] [[immediately]] to follow him, [[John Mark]] hastened around through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_tree olive trees] and secreted himself in a small shed near the olive press. [[Jesus]] withdrew from the camp and from his [[friends]] in order that his apprehenders, when they arrived, might [[arrest]] him without disturbing his [[apostles]]. [[The Master]] [[feared]] to have his [[apostles]] [[awake]] and present at the [[time]] of his [[arrest]] lest the [[spectacle]] of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]'s [[betraying]] him should so arouse their [[animosity]] that they would offer [[resistance]] to the [[soldiers]] and would be taken into [[custody]] with him. He [[feared]] that, if they should be [[arrested]] with him, they might also perish with him.

183:0.3 Failing to disperse his followers, [[the Master]] left them and walked down toward the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_press olive press] near the entrance to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane Park]. Although the three [[apostles]], the [[Greeks]], and the other members of the camp [[hesitated]] [[immediately]] to follow him, [[John Mark]] hastened around through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_tree olive trees] and secreted himself in a small shed near the olive press. [[Jesus]] withdrew from the camp and from his [[friends]] in order that his apprehenders, when they arrived, might [[arrest]] him without disturbing his [[apostles]]. [[The Master]] [[feared]] to have his [[apostles]] [[awake]] and present at the [[time]] of his [[arrest]] lest the [[spectacle]] of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]'s [[betraying]] him should so arouse their [[animosity]] that they would offer [[resistance]] to the [[soldiers]] and would be taken into [[custody]] with him. He [[feared]] that, if they should be [[arrested]] with him, they might also perish with him.

183:0.4 Though [[Jesus]] knew that the [[plan]] for his [[death]] had its [[origin]] in the [[councils]] of the rulers of the [[Jews]], he was also [[aware]] that all such [[nefarious]] schemes had the full [[approval]] of [[Lucifer]], [[Satan]], and [[Caligastia]]. And he well knew that these [[rebels]] of the realms would also be pleased to see all of [[the apostles]] destroyed with him.

183:0.4 Though [[Jesus]] knew that the [[plan]] for his [[death]] had its [[origin]] in the [[councils]] of the rulers of the [[Jews]], he was also [[aware]] that all such [[nefarious]] schemes had the full [[approval]] of [[Lucifer]], [[Satan]], and [[Caligastia]]. And he well knew that these [[rebels]] of the realms would also be pleased to see all of [[the apostles]] destroyed with him.

183:0.5 [[Jesus]] sat down, [[alone]], on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_press olive press], where he awaited the coming of the [[betrayer]], and he was seen at this time only by [[John Mark]] and an innumerable [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 host] of [[celestial]] [[observers]].

183:0.5 [[Jesus]] sat down, [[alone]], on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_press olive press], where he awaited the coming of the [[betrayer]], and he was seen at this time only by [[John Mark]] and an innumerable [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 host] of [[celestial]] [[observers]].

==183:1. THE FATHER'S WILL==

==183:1. THE FATHER'S WILL==

==183:2. JUDAS IN THE CITY==

==183:2. JUDAS IN THE CITY==

183:2.1 After [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] so abruptly left the table while eating the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_179 Last Supper], he went directly to the [[home]] of his cousin, and then did the two go straight to the captain of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] guards. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] requested the captain to assemble the guards and informed him that he was ready to [[lead]] them to [[Jesus]]. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] having [[appeared]] on the scene a little before he was [[expected]], there was some [[delay]] in getting started for the [[John Mark|Mark]] [[home]], where [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] [[expected]] to find [[Jesus]] still [[visiting]] with [[the apostles]]. [[The Master]] and [[the eleven]] left the [[home]] of Elijah Mark fully fifteen minutes before the [[betrayer]] and the guards arrived. By the time the apprehenders reached the [[John Mark|Mark]] [[home]], [[Jesus]] and [[the eleven]] were well outside the walls of the [[city]] and on their way to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Olivet] camp.

183:2.1 After [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] so abruptly left the table while eating the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_179 Last Supper], he went directly to the [[home]] of his cousin, and then did the two go straight to the captain of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] guards. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] requested the captain to assemble the guards and informed him that he was ready to [[lead]] them to [[Jesus]]. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] having [[appeared]] on the scene a little before he was [[expected]], there was some [[delay]] in getting started for the [[John Mark|Mark]] [[home]], where [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] [[expected]] to find [[Jesus]] still [[visiting]] with [[the apostles]]. [[The Master]] and [[the eleven]] left the [[home]] of Elijah Mark fully fifteen minutes before the [[betrayer]] and the guards arrived. By the time the apprehenders reached the [[John Mark|Mark]] [[home]], [[Jesus]] and [[the eleven]] were well outside the walls of the [[city]] and on their way to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Olivet] camp.

183:2.2 [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] was much perturbed by this [[failure]] to find [[Jesus]] at the [[John Mark|Mark]] residence and in the company of eleven men, only [[two]] of whom were [[armed]] for [[resistance]]. He happened to [[know]] that, in the afternoon when they had left camp, only [[Simon Peter]] and [[Simon Zelotes]] were girded with [[swords]]; [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] had [[hoped]] to take [[Jesus]] when the [[city]] was [[quiet]], and when there was little [[chance]] of [[resistance]]. The [[betrayer]] [[feared]] that, if he waited for them to return to their camp, more than threescore of [[devoted]] [[disciples]] would be encountered, and he also knew that [[Simon Zelotes]] had an ample store of [[arms]] in his [[possession]]. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] was becoming increasingly nervous as he [[meditated]] how [[the eleven]] [[loyal]] [[apostles]] would detest him, and he [[feared]] they would all seek to [[Murder|destroy]] him. He was not only disloyal, but he was a real [[coward]] at [[heart]].

183:2.2 [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] was much perturbed by this [[failure]] to find [[Jesus]] at the [[John Mark|Mark]] residence and in the company of eleven men, only [[two]] of whom were [[armed]] for [[resistance]]. He happened to [[know]] that, in the afternoon when they had left camp, only [[Simon Peter]] and [[Simon Zelotes]] were girded with [[swords]]; [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] had [[hoped]] to take [[Jesus]] when the [[city]] was [[quiet]], and when there was little [[chance]] of [[resistance]]. The [[betrayer]] [[feared]] that, if he waited for them to return to their camp, more than threescore of [[devoted]] [[disciples]] would be encountered, and he also knew that [[Simon Zelotes]] had an ample store of [[arms]] in his [[possession]]. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] was becoming increasingly nervous as he [[meditated]] how [[the eleven]] [[loyal]] [[apostles]] would detest him, and he [[feared]] they would all seek to [[Murder|destroy]] him. He was not only disloyal, but he was a real [[coward]] at [[heart]].

183:2.3 When they [[failed]] to find [[Jesus]] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle upper chamber], [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] asked the captain of the guard to return to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple]. By this time the rulers had begun to assemble at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol high priest]'s [[home]] [[preparatory]] to [[receiving]] [[Jesus]], seeing that their bargain with the [[traitor]] called for [[Jesus]]' [[arrest]] by midnight of that day. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] [[explained]] to his [[associates]] that they had missed [[Jesus]] at the [[John Mark|Mark]] [[home]], and that it would be [[necessary]] to go to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane] to [[arrest]] him. The [[betrayer]] then went on to state that more than threescore [[devoted]] followers were encamped with him, and that they were all well [[armed]]. The rulers of the [[Jews]] reminded [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] that [[Jesus]] had always [[preached]] [[nonresistance]], but [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] replied that they could not depend upon all [[Jesus]]' followers [[obeying]] such teaching. He really [[feared]] for himself and therefore made [[bold]] to ask for a company of forty [[armed]] [[soldiers]]. Since the [[Jewish]] [[authorities]] had no such [[force]] of [[armed]] men under their [[jurisdiction]], they went at once to the [[fortress]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonia_Fortress Antonia] and requested the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion Roman commander] to give them this guard; but when he [[learned]] that they [[intended]] to [[arrest]] [[Jesus]], he promptly refused to accede to their request and referred them to his superior officer. In this way more than an hour was consumed in going from one [[authority]] to another until they finally were [[compelled]] to go to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontius_Pilate Pilate] himself in order to obtain [[permission]] to employ the armed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_soldiers Roman guards]. It was late when they arrived at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate]'s house, and he had retired to his [[private]] chambers with his [[wife]]. He [[hesitated]] to have anything to do with the [[enterprise]], all the more so since his [[wife]] had asked him not to grant the request. But inasmuch as the [[Chief|presiding officer]] of the [[Jewish]] [[Sanhedrin]] was present and making [[personal]] request for this [[assistance]], the governor thought it [[wise]] to grant the [[petition]], [[thinking]] he could later on right any wrong they might be disposed to [[commit]].

183:2.3 When they [[failed]] to find [[Jesus]] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle upper chamber], [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] asked the captain of the guard to return to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple]. By this time the rulers had begun to assemble at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol high priest]'s [[home]] [[preparatory]] to [[receiving]] [[Jesus]], seeing that their bargain with the [[traitor]] called for [[Jesus]]' [[arrest]] by midnight of that day. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] [[explained]] to his [[associates]] that they had missed [[Jesus]] at the [[John Mark|Mark]] [[home]], and that it would be [[necessary]] to go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane] to [[arrest]] him. The [[betrayer]] then went on to state that more than threescore [[devoted]] followers were encamped with him, and that they were all well [[armed]]. The rulers of the [[Jews]] reminded [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] that [[Jesus]] had always [[preached]] [[nonresistance]], but [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] replied that they could not depend upon all [[Jesus]]' followers [[obeying]] such teaching. He really [[feared]] for himself and therefore made [[bold]] to ask for a company of forty [[armed]] [[soldiers]]. Since the [[Jewish]] [[authorities]] had no such [[force]] of [[armed]] men under their [[jurisdiction]], they went at once to the [[fortress]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonia_Fortress Antonia] and requested the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion Roman commander] to give them this guard; but when he [[learned]] that they [[intended]] to [[arrest]] [[Jesus]], he promptly refused to accede to their request and referred them to his superior officer. In this way more than an hour was consumed in going from one [[authority]] to another until they finally were [[compelled]] to go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontius_Pilate Pilate] himself in order to obtain [[permission]] to employ the armed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_soldiers Roman guards]. It was late when they arrived at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate]'s house, and he had retired to his [[private]] chambers with his [[wife]]. He [[hesitated]] to have anything to do with the [[enterprise]], all the more so since his [[wife]] had asked him not to grant the request. But inasmuch as the [[Chief|presiding officer]] of the [[Jewish]] [[Sanhedrin]] was present and making [[personal]] request for this [[assistance]], the governor thought it [[wise]] to grant the [[petition]], [[thinking]] he could later on right any wrong they might be disposed to [[commit]].

183:2.4 Accordingly, when [[Judas Iscariot]] started out from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple], about half after eleven o'clock, he was accompanied by more than sixty [[persons]]—temple guards, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_soldiers Roman soldiers], and [[curious]] [[servants]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohen_Gadol chief priests] and rulers.

183:2.4 Accordingly, when [[Judas Iscariot]] started out from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple], about half after eleven o'clock, he was accompanied by more than sixty [[persons]]—temple guards, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_soldiers Roman soldiers], and [[curious]] [[servants]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohen_Gadol chief priests] and rulers.

==183:3. THE MASTER'S ARREST==

==183:3. THE MASTER'S ARREST==

183:3.1 As this company of [[armed]] [[soldiers]] and guards, carrying torches and lanterns, approached [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane the garden], [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] stepped well out in front of the band that he might be ready quickly to identify [[Jesus]] so that the apprehenders could easily lay hands on him before his [[associates]] could rally to his [[defense]]. And there was yet another [[reason]] why [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] [[chose]] to be ahead of [[the Master]]'s [[enemies]]: He [[thought]] it would [[appear]] that he had arrived on the scene ahead of the [[soldiers]] so that [[the apostles]] and [[others]] gathered about [[Jesus]] might not directly [[connect]] him with the [[armed]] guards following so closely upon his heels. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] had even [[thought]] to [[pose]] as having hastened out to [[warn]] them of the coming of the apprehenders, but this [[plan]] was thwarted by [[Jesus]]' blighting [[greeting]] of the [[betrayer]]. Though [[the Master]] [[spoke]] to [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] [[kindly]], he [[greeted]] him as a [[traitor]].

183:3.1 As this company of [[armed]] [[soldiers]] and guards, carrying torches and lanterns, approached [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane the garden], [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] stepped well out in front of the band that he might be ready quickly to identify [[Jesus]] so that the apprehenders could easily lay hands on him before his [[associates]] could rally to his [[defense]]. And there was yet another [[reason]] why [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] [[chose]] to be ahead of [[the Master]]'s [[enemies]]: He [[thought]] it would [[appear]] that he had arrived on the scene ahead of the [[soldiers]] so that [[the apostles]] and [[others]] gathered about [[Jesus]] might not directly [[connect]] him with the [[armed]] guards following so closely upon his heels. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] had even [[thought]] to [[pose]] as having hastened out to [[warn]] them of the coming of the apprehenders, but this [[plan]] was thwarted by [[Jesus]]' blighting [[greeting]] of the [[betrayer]]. Though [[the Master]] [[spoke]] to [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] [[kindly]], he [[greeted]] him as a [[traitor]].

183:3.2 As soon as [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], with some thirty of their fellow campers, saw the armed band with torches swing around the brow of the hill, they knew that these [[soldiers]] were coming to [[arrest]] [[Jesus]], and they all rushed down to near the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_press olive press] where [[the Master]] was sitting in [[moonlit]] [[solitude]]. As the company of [[soldiers]] approached on one side, the [[three]] [[apostles]] and their [[associates]] approached on the other. As [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] strode forward to accost [[the Master]], there the [[two]] [[groups]] stood, motionless, with [[the Master]] between them and [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] making ready to impress the [[traitorous]] [[kiss]] upon his brow.

183:3.2 As soon as [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], with some thirty of their fellow campers, saw the armed band with torches swing around the brow of the hill, they knew that these [[soldiers]] were coming to [[arrest]] [[Jesus]], and they all rushed down to near the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_press olive press] where [[the Master]] was sitting in [[moonlit]] [[solitude]]. As the company of [[soldiers]] approached on one side, the [[three]] [[apostles]] and their [[associates]] approached on the other. As [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] strode forward to accost [[the Master]], there the [[two]] [[groups]] stood, motionless, with [[the Master]] between them and [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] making ready to impress the [[traitorous]] [[kiss]] upon his brow.

183:3.3 It had been the [[hope]] of the [[betrayer]] that he could, after [[leading]] the guards to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane], simply point [[Jesus]] out to the [[soldiers]], or at most carry out the [[promise]] to [[greet]] him with a [[kiss]], and then quickly retire from the scene. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] greatly [[feared]] that [[the apostles]] would all be present, and that they would [[concentrate]] their [[attack]] upon him in [[retribution]] for his [[daring]] to betray their beloved [[teacher]]. But when [[the Master]] [[greeted]] him as a [[betrayer]], he was so [[confused]] that he made no attempt to flee.

183:3.3 It had been the [[hope]] of the [[betrayer]] that he could, after [[leading]] the guards to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane], simply point [[Jesus]] out to the [[soldiers]], or at most carry out the [[promise]] to [[greet]] him with a [[kiss]], and then quickly retire from the scene. [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] greatly [[feared]] that [[the apostles]] would all be present, and that they would [[concentrate]] their [[attack]] upon him in [[retribution]] for his [[daring]] to betray their beloved [[teacher]]. But when [[the Master]] [[greeted]] him as a [[betrayer]], he was so [[confused]] that he made no attempt to flee.

183:3.4 [[Jesus]] made one last [[effort]] to save [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] from [[actually]] [[betraying]] him in that, before the [[traitor]] could reach him, he stepped to one side and, addressing the foremost [[soldier]] on the left, the captain of the [[Romans]], said, " Whom do you seek? " The captain answered, " [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]]. " Then [[Jesus]] stepped up [[immediately]] in front of the officer and, standing there in the [[calm]] [[majesty]] of the [[God]] of all [[Nebadon|this creation]], said, " I am he. " Many of this [[armed]] band had heard [[Jesus]] [[teach]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple], others had [[learned]] about his mighty [[works]], and when they heard him thus [[boldly]] [[announce]] his [[identity]], those in the front ranks fell suddenly backward. They were overcome with [[surprise]] at his [[calm]] and [[majestic]] [[announcement]] of [[identity]]. There was, therefore, no need for [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] to go on with his [[plan]] of [[betrayal]]. [[The Master]] had [[boldly]] [[revealed]] himself to his [[enemies]], and they could have taken him without [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]'s [[assistance]]. But the [[traitor]] had to do something to [[account]] for his [[presence]] with this armed band, and besides, he wanted to make a show of carrying out his [[part]] of the [[betrayal]] [[Agreement|bargain]] with the rulers of the [[Jews]] in order to be eligible for the great reward and [[honors]] which he [[believed]] would be heaped upon him in [[compensation]] for his [[promise]] to deliver [[Jesus]] into their hands.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_18]

183:3.4 [[Jesus]] made one last [[effort]] to save [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] from [[actually]] [[betraying]] him in that, before the [[traitor]] could reach him, he stepped to one side and, addressing the foremost [[soldier]] on the left, the captain of the [[Romans]], said, " Whom do you seek? " The captain answered, " [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]]. " Then [[Jesus]] stepped up [[immediately]] in front of the officer and, standing there in the [[calm]] [[majesty]] of the [[God]] of all [[Nebadon|this creation]], said, " I am he. " Many of this [[armed]] band had heard [[Jesus]] [[teach]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple], others had [[learned]] about his mighty [[works]], and when they heard him thus [[boldly]] [[announce]] his [[identity]], those in the front ranks fell suddenly backward. They were overcome with [[surprise]] at his [[calm]] and [[majestic]] [[announcement]] of [[identity]]. There was, therefore, no need for [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] to go on with his [[plan]] of [[betrayal]]. [[The Master]] had [[boldly]] [[revealed]] himself to his [[enemies]], and they could have taken him without [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]]'s [[assistance]]. But the [[traitor]] had to do something to [[account]] for his [[presence]] with this armed band, and besides, he wanted to make a show of carrying out his [[part]] of the [[betrayal]] [[Agreement|bargain]] with the rulers of the [[Jews]] in order to be eligible for the great reward and [[honors]] which he [[believed]] would be heaped upon him in [[compensation]] for his [[promise]] to deliver [[Jesus]] into their hands.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_18]

183:3.5 As the guards rallied from their first faltering at the [[sight]] of [[Jesus]] and at the [[sound]] of his unusual [[voice]], and as [[the apostles]] and [[disciples]] drew nearer, [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] stepped up to [[Jesus]] and, placing a [[kiss]] upon his brow, said, " Hail, Master and Teacher. " And as [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] thus [[embraced]] his Master, [[Jesus]] said, " [[Friend]], is it not enough to do this! Would you even [[betray]] the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] with a [[kiss]]? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Mark#Chapter_14]

183:3.5 As the guards rallied from their first faltering at the [[sight]] of [[Jesus]] and at the [[sound]] of his unusual [[voice]], and as [[the apostles]] and [[disciples]] drew nearer, [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] stepped up to [[Jesus]] and, placing a [[kiss]] upon his brow, said, " Hail, Master and Teacher. " And as [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] thus [[embraced]] his Master, [[Jesus]] said, " [[Friend]], is it not enough to do this! Would you even [[betray]] the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] with a [[kiss]]? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Mark#Chapter_14]

183:3.6 [[The apostles]] and [[disciples]] were [[literally]] stunned by what they saw. For a [[moment]] no one moved. Then [[Jesus]], disengaging himself from the [[traitorous]] [[embrace]] of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]], stepped up to the guards and [[soldiers]] and again asked, " Whom do you seek? " And again the captain said, " [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]]. " And again answered [[Jesus]]: " I have told you that I am he. If, therefore, you seek me, let these others go their way. I am ready to go with you. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_18]

183:3.6 [[The apostles]] and [[disciples]] were [[literally]] stunned by what they saw. For a [[moment]] no one moved. Then [[Jesus]], disengaging himself from the [[traitorous]] [[embrace]] of [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]], stepped up to the guards and [[soldiers]] and again asked, " Whom do you seek? " And again the captain said, " [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]]. " And again answered [[Jesus]]: " I have told you that I am he. If, therefore, you seek me, let these others go their way. I am ready to go with you. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_18]

183:3.7 [[Jesus]] was ready to go back to [[Jerusalem]] with the guards, and the captain of the [[soldiers]] was altogether willing to allow the [[three]] [[apostles]] and their [[associates]] to go their way in [[peace]]. But before they were able to get started, as [[Jesus]] stood there awaiting the captain's orders, one [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malchus Malchus], the Syrian bodyguard of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol high priest], stepped up to [[Jesus]] and made ready to bind his hands behind his back, although the Roman captain had not directed that [[Jesus]] should be thus bound. When [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and his [[associates]] saw their Master being subjected to this indignity, they were no longer able to restrain themselves. [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] drew his [[sword]] and with the others rushed forward to smite [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malchus Malchus]. But before the [[soldiers]] could come to the [[defense]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol high priest]'s [[servant]], [[Jesus]] raised a [[forbidding]] hand to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and, [[speaking]] sternly, said: " [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], put up your [[sword]]. They who take the sword shall perish by the [[sword]]. Do you not [[understand]] that it is [[the Father]]'s will that I drink this cup? And do you not further know that I could even now command more than [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_38#38:6._SERAPHIC_ORGANIZATION twelve legions of angels and their associates], who would deliver me from the hands of these few men? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_26]

183:3.7 [[Jesus]] was ready to go back to [[Jerusalem]] with the guards, and the captain of the [[soldiers]] was altogether willing to allow the [[three]] [[apostles]] and their [[associates]] to go their way in [[peace]]. But before they were able to get started, as [[Jesus]] stood there awaiting the captain's orders, one [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malchus Malchus], the Syrian bodyguard of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol high priest], stepped up to [[Jesus]] and made ready to bind his hands behind his back, although the Roman captain had not directed that [[Jesus]] should be thus bound. When [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and his [[associates]] saw their Master being subjected to this indignity, they were no longer able to restrain themselves. [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] drew his [[sword]] and with the others rushed forward to smite [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malchus Malchus]. But before the [[soldiers]] could come to the [[defense]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol high priest]'s [[servant]], [[Jesus]] raised a [[forbidding]] hand to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and, [[speaking]] sternly, said: " [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], put up your [[sword]]. They who take the sword shall perish by the [[sword]]. Do you not [[understand]] that it is [[the Father]]'s will that I drink this cup? And do you not further know that I could even now command more than [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_38#38:6._SERAPHIC_ORGANIZATION twelve legions of angels and their associates], who would deliver me from the hands of these few men? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_26]

183:3.8 While [[Jesus]] thus [[effectively]] put a stop to this show of [[physical]] [[resistance]] by his followers, it was enough to arouse the [[fear]] of the captain of the guards, who now, with the help of his [[soldiers]], laid heavy hands on [[Jesus]] and quickly bound him. And as they tied his hands with heavy cords, [[Jesus]] said to them: " Why do you come out against me with [[swords]] and with staves as if to seize a [[Crime|robber]]? I was daily with you in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple], publicly teaching the people, and you made no [[effort]] to take me. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_22]

183:3.8 While [[Jesus]] thus [[effectively]] put a stop to this show of [[physical]] [[resistance]] by his followers, it was enough to arouse the [[fear]] of the captain of the guards, who now, with the help of his [[soldiers]], laid heavy hands on [[Jesus]] and quickly bound him. And as they tied his hands with heavy cords, [[Jesus]] said to them: " Why do you come out against me with [[swords]] and with staves as if to seize a [[Crime|robber]]? I was daily with you in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple], publicly teaching the people, and you made no [[effort]] to take me. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_22]

183:3.9 When [[Jesus]] had been bound, the captain, [[fearing]] that the followers of [[the Master]] might attempt to [[rescue]] him, gave orders that they be seized; but the [[soldiers]] were not quick enough since, having overheard the captain's orders to [[arrest]] them, [[Jesus]]' followers fled in haste back into the ravine. All this time [[John Mark]] had remained [[secluded]] in the near-by [[Shelter|shed]]. When the guards started back to [[Jerusalem]] with [[Jesus]], [[John Mark]] attempted to steal out of the shed in order to catch up with the fleeing [[apostles]] and [[disciples]]; but just as he emerged, one of the last of the returning [[soldiers]] who had pursued the fleeing [[disciples]] was passing near and, seeing this [[young man]] in his linen coat, gave chase, almost overtaking him. In [[fact]], the [[soldier]] got near enough to [[John Mark|John]] to lay hold upon his coat, but the [[young man]] freed himself from the [[garment]], [[escaping]] naked while the [[soldier]] held the empty coat.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Mark#Chapter_14] [[John Mark]] made his way in all haste to [[David Zebedee]] on the upper trail. When he had told [[David Zebedee|David]] what had happened, they both hastened back to the tents of the [[sleeping]] [[apostles]] and informed all eight of [[the Master]]'s [[betrayal]] and [[arrest]].

183:3.9 When [[Jesus]] had been bound, the captain, [[fearing]] that the followers of [[the Master]] might attempt to [[rescue]] him, gave orders that they be seized; but the [[soldiers]] were not quick enough since, having overheard the captain's orders to [[arrest]] them, [[Jesus]]' followers fled in haste back into the ravine. All this time [[John Mark]] had remained [[secluded]] in the near-by [[Shelter|shed]]. When the guards started back to [[Jerusalem]] with [[Jesus]], [[John Mark]] attempted to steal out of the shed in order to catch up with the fleeing [[apostles]] and [[disciples]]; but just as he emerged, one of the last of the returning [[soldiers]] who had pursued the fleeing [[disciples]] was passing near and, seeing this [[young man]] in his linen coat, gave chase, almost overtaking him. In [[fact]], the [[soldier]] got near enough to [[John Mark|John]] to lay hold upon his coat, but the [[young man]] freed himself from the [[garment]], [[escaping]] naked while the [[soldier]] held the empty coat.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Mark#Chapter_14] [[John Mark]] made his way in all haste to [[David Zebedee]] on the upper trail. When he had told [[David Zebedee|David]] what had happened, they both hastened back to the tents of the [[sleeping]] [[apostles]] and informed all eight of [[the Master]]'s [[betrayal]] and [[arrest]].

183:3.10 At about the time the eight [[apostles]] were being [[awakened]], those who had fled up the ravine were returning, and they all gathered together near the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_press olive press] to [[debate]] what should be done. In the meantime, [[Simon Peter]] and [[John Zebedee]], who had hidden among the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_tree olive trees], had already gone on after the mob of [[soldiers]], guards, and servants, who were now [[leading]] [[Jesus]] back to [[Jerusalem]] as they would have led a desperate [[criminal]]. [[John, the Apostle|John]] followed close behind the mob, but [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] followed afar off. After [[John Mark]]'s [[escape]] from the clutch of the [[soldier]], he provided himself with a cloak which he found in the tent of [[Simon Peter]] and [[John Zebedee]]. He [[suspected]] the guards were going to take [[Jesus]] to the [[home]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanhedrin_trial_of_Jesus Annas], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol high priest] [[emeritus]]; so he skirted around through the olive orchards and was there ahead of the mob, hiding near the entrance to the gate of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol high priest]'s [[palace]].

183:3.10 At about the time the eight [[apostles]] were being [[awakened]], those who had fled up the ravine were returning, and they all gathered together near the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_press olive press] to [[debate]] what should be done. In the meantime, [[Simon Peter]] and [[John Zebedee]], who had hidden among the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_tree olive trees], had already gone on after the mob of [[soldiers]], guards, and servants, who were now [[leading]] [[Jesus]] back to [[Jerusalem]] as they would have led a desperate [[criminal]]. [[John, the Apostle|John]] followed close behind the mob, but [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] followed afar off. After [[John Mark]]'s [[escape]] from the clutch of the [[soldier]], he provided himself with a cloak which he found in the tent of [[Simon Peter]] and [[John Zebedee]]. He [[suspected]] the guards were going to take [[Jesus]] to the [[home]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanhedrin_trial_of_Jesus Annas], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol high priest] [[emeritus]]; so he skirted around through the olive orchards and was there ahead of the mob, hiding near the entrance to the gate of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol high priest]'s [[palace]].

==183:4. DISCUSSION AT THE OLIVE PRESS==

==183:4. DISCUSSION AT THE OLIVE PRESS==

183:4.2 [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] had been released from all [[responsibility]] in the [[group]] [[management]] of his fellow [[apostles]]; accordingly, in this greatest of all [[crises]] in their lives, he was [[silent]]. After a short [[informal]] [[discussion]], [[Simon Zelotes]] stood up on the stone wall of the olive press and, making an impassioned [[plea]] for [[loyalty]] to [[the Master]] and the [[Purpose|cause]] of [[the kingdom]], [[exhorted]] his fellow [[apostles]] and the other [[disciples]] to hasten on after the mob and [[effect]] the [[rescue]] of [[Jesus]]. The [[majority]] of the company would have been disposed to follow his [[aggressive]] [[leadership]] had it not been for the [[advice]] of [[Nathaniel]], who stood up the [[moment]] [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]] had finished [[speaking]] and called their [[attention]] to [[Jesus]]' oft-[[repeated]] [[teachings]] regarding [[nonresistance]]. He further reminded them that [[Jesus]] had that very night instructed them that they should preserve their lives for the [[time]] when they should go forth into the world [[proclaiming]] the good news of the [[gospel]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. And [[Nathaniel]] was [[encouraged]] in this stand by [[James Zebedee]], who now told how [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and others drew their [[swords]] to [[defend]] [[the Master]] against [[arrest]], and that [[Jesus]] bade [[Simon Peter]] and his fellow [[Warrior|swordsmen]] sheathe their blades. [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]] and [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] also made [[speeches]], but nothing definite came of this [[discussion]] until [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]], calling their [[attention]] to the [[fact]] that [[Jesus]] had [[counseled]] [[Lazarus]] against [[exposing]] himself to [[death]], pointed out that they could do nothing to save [[the Master|their Master]] inasmuch as he refused to allow his [[friends]] to [[defend]] him, and since he [[persisted]] in refraining from the use of his [[divine]] [[powers]] to [[frustrate]] his [[human]] [[enemies]]. [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] [[persuaded]] them to scatter, every man for himself, with the [[understanding]] that [[David Zebedee]] would remain at the camp to maintain a clearinghouse and [[messenger]] [[headquarters]] for the [[group]]. By half past two o'clock that [[morning]] the camp was [[deserted]]; only [[David Zebedee|David]] remained on hand with three or four [[messengers]], the [[others]] having been dispatched to secure [[information]] as to where [[Jesus]] had been taken, and what was going to be done with him.

183:4.2 [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] had been released from all [[responsibility]] in the [[group]] [[management]] of his fellow [[apostles]]; accordingly, in this greatest of all [[crises]] in their lives, he was [[silent]]. After a short [[informal]] [[discussion]], [[Simon Zelotes]] stood up on the stone wall of the olive press and, making an impassioned [[plea]] for [[loyalty]] to [[the Master]] and the [[Purpose|cause]] of [[the kingdom]], [[exhorted]] his fellow [[apostles]] and the other [[disciples]] to hasten on after the mob and [[effect]] the [[rescue]] of [[Jesus]]. The [[majority]] of the company would have been disposed to follow his [[aggressive]] [[leadership]] had it not been for the [[advice]] of [[Nathaniel]], who stood up the [[moment]] [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]] had finished [[speaking]] and called their [[attention]] to [[Jesus]]' oft-[[repeated]] [[teachings]] regarding [[nonresistance]]. He further reminded them that [[Jesus]] had that very night instructed them that they should preserve their lives for the [[time]] when they should go forth into the world [[proclaiming]] the good news of the [[gospel]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. And [[Nathaniel]] was [[encouraged]] in this stand by [[James Zebedee]], who now told how [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and others drew their [[swords]] to [[defend]] [[the Master]] against [[arrest]], and that [[Jesus]] bade [[Simon Peter]] and his fellow [[Warrior|swordsmen]] sheathe their blades. [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]] and [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]] also made [[speeches]], but nothing definite came of this [[discussion]] until [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]], calling their [[attention]] to the [[fact]] that [[Jesus]] had [[counseled]] [[Lazarus]] against [[exposing]] himself to [[death]], pointed out that they could do nothing to save [[the Master|their Master]] inasmuch as he refused to allow his [[friends]] to [[defend]] him, and since he [[persisted]] in refraining from the use of his [[divine]] [[powers]] to [[frustrate]] his [[human]] [[enemies]]. [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] [[persuaded]] them to scatter, every man for himself, with the [[understanding]] that [[David Zebedee]] would remain at the camp to maintain a clearinghouse and [[messenger]] [[headquarters]] for the [[group]]. By half past two o'clock that [[morning]] the camp was [[deserted]]; only [[David Zebedee|David]] remained on hand with three or four [[messengers]], the [[others]] having been dispatched to secure [[information]] as to where [[Jesus]] had been taken, and what was going to be done with him.

183:4.3 Five of [[the apostles]], [[Nathaniel]], [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]], [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]], and [[the twins]], went into hiding at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethpage Bethpage] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]. [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]], [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[Simon Zelotes]] were hiding in [[Jerusalem|the city]]. [[Simon Peter]] and [[John Zebedee]] followed along to the [[home]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanhedrin_trial_of_Jesus Annas].

183:4.3 Five of [[the apostles]], [[Nathaniel]], [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]], [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]], and [[the twins]], went into hiding at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethpage Bethpage] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]. [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]], [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[Simon Zelotes]] were hiding in [[Jerusalem|the city]]. [[Simon Peter]] and [[John Zebedee]] followed along to the [[home]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanhedrin_trial_of_Jesus Annas].

183:4.4 Shortly after [[daybreak]], [[Simon Peter]] wandered back to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane] camp, a dejected picture of [[deep]] [[despair]]. [[David Zebedee|David]] sent him in charge of a [[messenger]] to join his [[brother]], [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], who was at the [[home]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicodemus Nicodemus] in [[Jerusalem]].

183:4.4 Shortly after [[daybreak]], [[Simon Peter]] wandered back to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane] camp, a dejected picture of [[deep]] [[despair]]. [[David Zebedee|David]] sent him in charge of a [[messenger]] to join his [[brother]], [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], who was at the [[home]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicodemus Nicodemus] in [[Jerusalem]].

183:4.5 Until the very end of the [[crucifixion]], [[John Zebedee]] remained, as [[Jesus]] had directed him, always near at hand, and it was he who supplied [[David Zebedee|David]]'s [[messengers]] with [[information]] from hour to hour which they carried to [[David Zebedee|David]] at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane garden camp], and which was then relayed to the hiding [[apostles]] and to [[Jesus]]' [[family]].

183:4.5 Until the very end of the [[crucifixion]], [[John Zebedee]] remained, as [[Jesus]] had directed him, always near at hand, and it was he who supplied [[David Zebedee|David]]'s [[messengers]] with [[information]] from hour to hour which they carried to [[David Zebedee|David]] at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane garden camp], and which was then relayed to the hiding [[apostles]] and to [[Jesus]]' [[family]].

183:4.6 Surely, the [[shepherd]] is smitten and the sheep are scattered![https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_mark#Chapter_14] While they all vaguely [[realize]] that [[Jesus]] has [[forewarned]] them of this very situation, they are too severely [[shocked]] by [[the Master]]'s sudden disappearance to be able to use their [[minds]] [[normally]].

183:4.6 Surely, the [[shepherd]] is smitten and the sheep are scattered![https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_mark#Chapter_14] While they all vaguely [[realize]] that [[Jesus]] has [[forewarned]] them of this very situation, they are too severely [[shocked]] by [[the Master]]'s sudden disappearance to be able to use their [[minds]] [[normally]].

183:4.7 It was shortly after [[Morning|daylight]] and just after [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] had been sent to join his [[brother]], that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude,_brother_of_Jesus Jude], [[Jesus]]' [[brother]] in the [[flesh]], arrived in the camp, almost breathless and in advance of the rest of [[Jesus]]' [[family]], only to [[learn]] that [[the Master]] had already been placed under [[arrest]]; and he hastened back down the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho Jericho] road to carry this [[information]] to his [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) mother] and to his [[brothers and sisters]]. [[David Zebedee]] sent [[word]] to [[Jesus]]' [[family]], by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude,_brother_of_Jesus Jude], to forgather at the house of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary,_sister_of_Lazarus Mary] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] and there await news which his [[messengers]] would regularly bring them.

183:4.7 It was shortly after [[Morning|daylight]] and just after [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] had been sent to join his [[brother]], that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude,_brother_of_Jesus Jude], [[Jesus]]' [[brother]] in the [[flesh]], arrived in the camp, almost breathless and in advance of the rest of [[Jesus]]' [[family]], only to [[learn]] that [[the Master]] had already been placed under [[arrest]]; and he hastened back down the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho Jericho] road to carry this [[information]] to his [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) mother] and to his [[brothers and sisters]]. [[David Zebedee]] sent [[word]] to [[Jesus]]' [[family]], by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude,_brother_of_Jesus Jude], to forgather at the house of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary,_sister_of_Lazarus Mary] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] and there await news which his [[messengers]] would regularly bring them.

183:4.8 This was the situation during the last half of Thursday night and the early morning hours of Friday as regards [[the apostles]], the chief [[disciples]], and the [[earth]]ly [[family]] of [[Jesus]]. And all these [[groups]] and [[individuals]] were kept in [[touch]] with each other by the [[messenger]] [[service]] which [[David Zebedee]] continued to operate from his [[headquarters]] at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane] camp.

183:4.8 This was the situation during the last half of Thursday night and the early morning hours of Friday as regards [[the apostles]], the chief [[disciples]], and the [[earth]]ly [[family]] of [[Jesus]]. And all these [[groups]] and [[individuals]] were kept in [[touch]] with each other by the [[messenger]] [[service]] which [[David Zebedee]] continued to operate from his [[headquarters]] at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane Gethsemane] camp.

==183:5. ON THE WAY TO THE HIGH PRIEST'S PALACE==

==183:5. ON THE WAY TO THE HIGH PRIEST'S PALACE==

183:5.1 Before they started away from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane the garden] with [[Jesus]], a [[dispute]] arose between the [[Jewish]] captain of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] guards and the [[Roman]] captain of the company of [[soldiers]] as to where they were to take [[Jesus]]. The captain of the [[temple]] guards gave orders that he should be taken to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caiaphas Caiaphas], the acting [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol high priest]. The captain of the [[Roman]] [[soldiers]] directed that [[Jesus]] be taken to the [[palace]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanhedrin_trial_of_Jesus Annas], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_High_Priests_of_Israel former high priest] and father-in-law of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caiaphas Caiaphas]. And this he did because the [[Romans]] were in the [[habit]] of dealing directly with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanhedrin_trial_of_Jesus Annas] in all matters having to do with the enforcement of the [[Jewish]] [[ecclesiastical]] [[laws]]. And the orders of the [[Roman]] captain were [[obeyed]]; they took [[Jesus]] to the [[home]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanhedrin_trial_of_Jesus Annas] for his preliminary [[examination]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_18]

183:5.1 Before they started away from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane the garden] with [[Jesus]], a [[dispute]] arose between the [[Jewish]] captain of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] guards and the [[Roman]] captain of the company of [[soldiers]] as to where they were to take [[Jesus]]. The captain of the [[temple]] guards gave orders that he should be taken to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caiaphas Caiaphas], the acting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohen_Gadol high priest]. The captain of the [[Roman]] [[soldiers]] directed that [[Jesus]] be taken to the [[palace]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanhedrin_trial_of_Jesus Annas], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_High_Priests_of_Israel former high priest] and father-in-law of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caiaphas Caiaphas]. And this he did because the [[Romans]] were in the [[habit]] of dealing directly with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanhedrin_trial_of_Jesus Annas] in all matters having to do with the enforcement of the [[Jewish]] [[ecclesiastical]] [[laws]]. And the orders of the [[Roman]] captain were [[obeyed]]; they took [[Jesus]] to the [[home]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanhedrin_trial_of_Jesus Annas] for his preliminary [[examination]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_18]

183:5.2 [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] marched along near the captains, overhearing all that was said, but took no part in the [[dispute]], for neither the [[Jewish]] captain nor the [[Roman]] officer would so much as [[speak]] to the [[betrayer]]—they held him in such [[contempt]].

183:5.2 [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] marched along near the captains, overhearing all that was said, but took no part in the [[dispute]], for neither the [[Jewish]] captain nor the [[Roman]] officer would so much as [[speak]] to the [[betrayer]]—they held him in such [[contempt]].

183:5.3 About this time [[John Zebedee]], remembering his [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_(form_of_address) Master]'s instructions to remain always near at hand, hurried up near [[Jesus]] as he marched along between the [[two]] captains. The commander of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] guards, seeing [[John, the Apostle|John]] come up alongside, said to his assistant: " Take this man and bind him. He is one of this fellow's followers. " But when the [[Roman]] captain heard this and, looking around, saw [[John, the Apostle|John]], he gave orders that the [[apostle]] should come over by him, and that no man should [[molest]] him. Then the [[Roman]] captain said to the [[Jewish]] captain: " This man is neither a [[traitor]] nor a [[coward]]. I saw him in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane the garden], and he did not draw a [[sword]] to [[resist]] us. He has the [[courage]] to come forward to be with his [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_(form_of_address) Master], and no man shall lay hands on him. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_law Roman law] allows that any [[prisoner]] may have at least one [[friend]] to stand with him before the [[judgment]] bar, and this man shall not be [[prevented]] from standing by the side of his [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_(form_of_address) Master], the [[prisoner]]. " And when [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] heard this, he was so [[ashamed]] and [[humiliated]] that he dropped back behind the marchers, coming up to the [[palace]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annas Annas] [[alone]].

183:5.3 About this time [[John Zebedee]], remembering his [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_(form_of_address) Master]'s instructions to remain always near at hand, hurried up near [[Jesus]] as he marched along between the [[two]] captains. The commander of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] guards, seeing [[John, the Apostle|John]] come up alongside, said to his assistant: " Take this man and bind him. He is one of this fellow's followers. " But when the [[Roman]] captain heard this and, looking around, saw [[John, the Apostle|John]], he gave orders that the [[apostle]] should come over by him, and that no man should [[molest]] him. Then the [[Roman]] captain said to the [[Jewish]] captain: " This man is neither a [[traitor]] nor a [[coward]]. I saw him in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gethsemane the garden], and he did not draw a [[sword]] to [[resist]] us. He has the [[courage]] to come forward to be with his [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_(form_of_address) Master], and no man shall lay hands on him. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_law Roman law] allows that any [[prisoner]] may have at least one [[friend]] to stand with him before the [[judgment]] bar, and this man shall not be [[prevented]] from standing by the side of his [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_(form_of_address) Master], the [[prisoner]]. " And when [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]] heard this, he was so [[ashamed]] and [[humiliated]] that he dropped back behind the marchers, coming up to the [[palace]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annas Annas] [[alone]].

183:5.4 And this [[explains]] why [[John Zebedee]] was [[permitted]] to remain near [[Jesus]] all the way through his trying [[experiences]] this night and the next day. The [[Jews]] [[feared]] to say aught to [[John, the Apostle|John]] or to [[molest]] him in any way because he had something of the [[status]] of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praetor#Praetor_peregrinus Roman counselor] designated to [[act]] as [[observer]] of the [[transactions]] of the [[Jewish]] [[ecclesiastical]] [[court]]. [[John, the Apostle|John]]'s position of [[privilege]] was made all the more [[secure]] when, in turning [[Jesus]] over to the captain of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] guards at the gate of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annas Annas]'s [[palace]], the [[Roman]], addressing his assistant, said: " Go along with this [[prisoner]] and see that these [[Jews]] do not [[kill]] him without [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate]'s [[consent]]. Watch that they do not [[assassinate]] him, and see that his [[friend]], the [[Galilean]], is [[permitted]] to stand by and [[observe]] all that goes on. " And thus was [[John, the Apostle|John]] able to be near [[Jesus]] right on up to the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_187 time of his death on the cross], though the other ten [[apostles]] were compelled to remain in hiding. [[John, the Apostle|John]] was [[acting]] under [[Roman]] [[protection]], and the [[Jews]] [[dared]] not [[molest]] him until after [[the Master]]'s [[death]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_18]

183:5.4 And this [[explains]] why [[John Zebedee]] was [[permitted]] to remain near [[Jesus]] all the way through his trying [[experiences]] this night and the next day. The [[Jews]] [[feared]] to say aught to [[John, the Apostle|John]] or to [[molest]] him in any way because he had something of the [[status]] of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praetor#Praetor_peregrinus Roman counselor] designated to [[act]] as [[observer]] of the [[transactions]] of the [[Jewish]] [[ecclesiastical]] [[court]]. [[John, the Apostle|John]]'s position of [[privilege]] was made all the more [[secure]] when, in turning [[Jesus]] over to the captain of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_temple the temple] guards at the gate of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annas Annas]'s [[palace]], the [[Roman]], addressing his assistant, said: " Go along with this [[prisoner]] and see that these [[Jews]] do not [[kill]] him without [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilate Pilate]'s [[consent]]. Watch that they do not [[assassinate]] him, and see that his [[friend]], the [[Galilean]], is [[permitted]] to stand by and [[observe]] all that goes on. " And thus was [[John, the Apostle|John]] able to be near [[Jesus]] right on up to the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_187 time of his death on the cross], though the other ten [[apostles]] were compelled to remain in hiding. [[John, the Apostle|John]] was [[acting]] under [[Roman]] [[protection]], and the [[Jews]] [[dared]] not [[molest]] him until after [[the Master]]'s [[death]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_18]

183:5.5 And all the way to the [[palace]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annas Annas], [[Jesus]] opened not his mouth. From the [[time]] of his [[arrest]] to the time of his [[appearance]] before [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annas Annas], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] [[Silence|spoke no word]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Isaiah#Chapter_.53]

183:5.5 And all the way to the [[palace]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annas Annas], [[Jesus]] opened not his mouth. From the [[time]] of his [[arrest]] to the time of his [[appearance]] before [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annas Annas], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] [[Silence|spoke no word]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Isaiah#Chapter_.53]

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