John 18:33
After that, Pilate went into the Government house again, and calling Jesus up, asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?”
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32in fulfillment of what Jesus had said when indicating the death that he was destined to die.
34“Do you ask me that yourself?” replied Jesus, “or did others say it to you about me?”
Cross References
Zephaniah 3:15The Lord has put away your adversaries, he has turned away your foes; the Lord is king in your midst, you will fear evil no more.
Matthew 27:11Meanwhile Jesus was brought before the Roman Governor. “Are you the king of the Jews?” asked the Governor. “It is true,” answered Jesus.
Luke 19:38“Blessed is He who comes – our king – in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory on high.”
John 1:49“Rabbi,” Nathanael exclaimed, “you are the Son of God, you are king of Israel!”
John 12:15‘Fear not, people of Zion. Your king is coming to you, sitting on the foal of a donkey.’
Matthew Henry on John 18:29-40
Christ in the Judgment-Hall; Christ Arraigned before Pilate. 28 Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. 29 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man? 30 They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee. 31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him… Read the whole commentary →