The Scene in Gethsemane
John 18:1-14
When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden…


I. SORROW EXPERIENCED. The agony and bloody sweat (Matthew 26:36; Luke 22:44).

II. INDIGNITY SUFFERED,

1. The traitor's kiss (Matthew 26:49), and —

2. The soldiers' assault (vers. 3, 12).

III. MAJESTY DISPLAYED. Christ advances towards the bank (ver. 4), and announced Himself (ver. 5, 6).

IV. POWER EXERTED. The hurling of the band to the ground (ver. 6), and the restraining of them while the disciples escaped (ver. 8).

V. Love MANIFESTED. Christ's care for His own. Let these go their way (ver. 8).

VI. MERCY EXTENDED. The healing of the servant's ear (Luke 22:51).

VII. SUBMISSION RENDERED. The drinking of the Father's cup (ver. 11).

(T. Whitelaw, D. D.)



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

WEB: When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples over the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, into which he and his disciples entered.




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