In Jeremiah 49 and 50 God continues his judgment against the nations. All of them, including Babylon will be destroyed. Some though will be brought back because they may have helped Israel and Judah at one time.

In John 18 Jesus and his disciples go out to an olive grove. Judas brings soldiers and some religious officials to the grove and betrays Jesus into their hands. Peter tries to protect Jesus but Jesus says this is what must happen. Jesus is brought before the high officials. Jesus states that he has done everything out in the open for all to see and hear. They have nothing against him. During this time, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times just as Jesus had said.

They Jewish officials take Jesus to the Roman governor Pilate. They want Pilate to execute him. He finds no basis for a charge against Jesus and gives them a choice between killing Jesus or a thief and murderer Barabbas. They free Barabbas.