• John 18:18
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 18 ἱστήκεισαν Had been standing δὲ but οἱ the δοῦλοι slaves καὶ and οἱ the ὑπηρέται subordinates ἀνθρακιὰν charcoal fire πεποιηκότες, having made, ὅτι because ψύχος cold ἦν, it was, καὶ and ἐθερμαίνοντο· they were warming themselves; ἦν was δὲ but καὶ also ὁ the Πέτρος Peter μετ’ with αὐτῶν them ἑστὼς having stood καὶ and θερμαινόμενος. warming himself.

  • John 18:18
    The Bible in Living English

    • 18 And the servants and the officers, having made a charcoal fire because it was cold, were standing and warming themselves; and Peter too was with them, standing and warming himself.

  • John 18:18
    American Standard Version

    • 18 Now the servants and the officers were standing there, having made a fire of coals; for it was cold; and they were warming themselves: and Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.

  • John 18:18
    The Emphasized Bible

    • 18 Now the servants and the officers were standing by, having made a coal fire because it was cold,—and were warming themselves; and Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.

  • John 18:18
    King James Version

    • 18 And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.

  • John Study Notes—Chapter 18
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 18:18

      charcoal: A black, brittle, porous form of carbon, usually the residue of partially burned wood. In ancient times, charcoal was made by covering a pile of wood with earth and burning it slowly for several days with only enough air to burn off the gases. This left behind a relatively pure form of carbon. It was a time-consuming process requiring careful supervision, but charcoal was a favored fuel when intense, sustained heat without smoke was desired. Charcoal in an open fire or in a brazier was used for warmth. (Isa 47:14; Jer 36:22) Its even heat and the absence of flames and smoke made it ideal for cooking.​—Joh 21:9.