John 18:3

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Judas then, having taken a detachment of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.
World English Bible (WEB)
Judas{G2455} then{G3767}, having received{G2983}{(G5631)} a band{G4686} of men and{G2532} officers{G5257} from{G1537} the chief priests{G749} and{G2532} Pharisees{G5330}, cometh{G2064}{(G5736)} thither{G1563} with{G3326} lanterns{G5322} and{G2532} torches{G2985} and{G2532} weapons{G3696}.
KJV with Strongs
(3) Judas then received a Roman-battalion (600 men) and gatekeepers from the leading priests and Pharisees, coming over there, being seen with lamps and weapons.
The F.O.G
[3] Into this tranquil setting came Judas, leading a contingent of Roman soldiers and Temple guards sent by the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived with torches blazing against the night sky, weapons gleaming, ready for resistance they wouldn't find.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Judas, therefore, having taken the band and officers out of the chief priests and Pharisees, doth come thither with torches and lamps, and weapons;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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