John 19:8

When Pilate heard this he was more afraid than ever,

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

In Context

7The Jewish leaders replied, “We have a law, and according to that law he must die because he claimed to be the Son of God.”

9and he went back into the governor's palace. He asked Jesus, “Where do you come from?” But Jesus didn't respond.

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Cross References

John 19:13When Pilate heard this, he brought Jesus outside and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called Stone Pavement (Gabbatha in Hebrew).

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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