John 19:8

Therefore, when Pilate had heard this word, he was more fearful.

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In The King James Version

When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid;

In Context

7The Jews answered him, “We have a law, and according to the law, he ought to die, for he has made himself the Son of God.”

9And he entered into the praetorium again. And he said to Jesus. “Where are you from?” But Jesus gave him no response.

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Cross References

John 19:13Now when Pilate had heard these words, he brought Jesus outside, and he sat down in the seat of judgment, in a place which is called the Pavement, but in Hebrew, it is called the Elevation.

Matthew Henry on John 19:2-16

Christ Arraigned before Pilate. 1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. 4 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. 5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the… Read the whole commentary →

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