This paper offers an exploratory approach of the Johannine narrative of Jesus Arrest and Trial against the background of the synoptic narratives. It aims to be an experiment in articulating synchronic reading (1st. part) and diachronic text analysis (2nd. part). John follows substantially the Synoptic narratives, but highlights the two concentric circles of adversaries with whom the Christians are in process, the Jews and the world. In regard to the inner circle, John inserts in the synoptic frame the interrogatory before Annas, adapting the text in view of the situation of the community that must testify about Jesus teaching and disciples. In regard to the circle of the world, he amplifies the interrogatory before Pilatus in order to show which is the true realm of Jesus, falsely accused as King of the Jews: the dominion of the truth he testifies. Also the other differences between the Johannine and the Synoptic narratives are in line with the Authors intent and the effect induced in the reader. The pragmatism of the Johannine text suggests identification of the reader with the disciples, being invited to give a testimony of the truth.