John 18:2

Key Reflection

When Jesus spoke these words, he and his disciples crossed over the brook Kidron to enter a garden. The original audience would have recognized Kidron as a significant location, separating the city of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. This place held historical importance, as it was here that David had brought the ark of the covenant (2 Samuel 6:6-7), and later it became a site for Jewish burial grounds. The garden itself would have been familiar to Jesus' followers, likely chosen for its seclusion, making it an appropriate setting for their final moments together before his arrest.