John 18:28 Meaning
Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.
Context Explained
26One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?
27Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.
28Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.
29Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?
30They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Exodus 12:11
This verse describes the Passover lamb, which foreshadows Jesus' sacrificial role.
Luke 22:1
This verse highlights the significance of the Passover in the context of Jesus' impending sacrifice.
John 1:29
John the Baptist refers to Jesus as the Lamb of God, connecting to the Passover theme.
Source: John 18:28