What does John 18:12 mean?

John 18:12 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply John 18:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,

10Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.

11Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?

12Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,

13And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.

14Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

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