Yohanes 1:46

1:46 Nathanael ¹  replied, ²  “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” ³  Philip replied, ⁴  “Come and see.”

Yohanes 7:6

7:6 So Jesus replied, ⁵  “My time ⁶  has not yet arrived, ⁷  but you are ready at any opportunity! ⁸ 

Yohanes 18:8

18:8 Jesus replied, ⁹  “I told you that I am he. If you are looking for ¹⁰  me, let these men ¹¹  go.” ¹² 

[1:46]  ¹ tn Grk “And Nathanael.”

[1:46]  ² tn Grk “said to him.”

[1:46]  ³ sn Can anything good come out of Nazareth? may be a local proverb expressing jealousy among the towns.

[1:46]  map For location see Map1 D3; Map2 C2; Map3 D5; Map4 C1; Map5 G3.

[1:46]  ⁴ tn Grk “And Philip said to him.”

[7:6]  ⁵ tn Grk “Then Jesus said to them.”

[7:6]  ⁶ tn Or “my opportunity.”

[7:6]  ⁷ tn Or “is not yet here.”

[7:6]  ⁸ tn Grk “your time is always ready.”

[18:8]  ⁹ tn Grk “Jesus answered.”

[18:8]  ¹⁰ tn Grk “if you are seeking.”

[18:8]  ¹¹ tn The word “men” is not in the Greek text but is implied. The translation uses the word “men” here rather than a more generic word like “people” because in context Jesus referred only to the eleven remaining disciples who were loyal to him and were present at his arrest.

[18:8]  ¹² sn A second time Jesus replied, “I told you that I am he,” identifying himself as the one they are seeking. Jesus also added, “If you are looking for me, let these men go.” Jesus successfully diverted attention from his disciples by getting the soldiers and officers of the chief priests to admit (twice) that it is only him they were after. Even in this hour Jesus still protected and cared for his own, giving himself up on their behalf. By handing himself over to his enemies, Jesus ensured that his disciples went free. From the perspective of the author, this is acting out beforehand what Jesus will actually do for his followers when he goes to the cross.