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John 18:36

Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were part of this world, then my servants would fight so that I would not be given over to the Jews. But now my kingdom is not from here.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

In Context

35Pilate answered, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own people and the chief priests gave you over to me. What did you do?”

37Pilate then said to him, “Are you a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I have been born, and for this purpose I have come into the world, so that I would bear witness to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.”

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Cross References

Isaiah 9:6For to us a child has been born, to us a son has been given; 1 and the rule will be on his shoulder; 1 and his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, 1 Mighty God, Everlasting Father, 1 Prince of Peace. 1

Daniel 7:14Authority to rule and glory and royal power were given to him 1 so that all the peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. 1 His authority to rule is an everlasting authority that will not pass away, 1 and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Matthew 26:53Do you think that I could not call upon my Father, and he would send me more than twelve legions of angels?

Luke 17:20Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with careful observing.

John 8:15You judge according the flesh; I judge no one.

Colossians 1:12We pray that you will joyfully give thanks to the Father, who has made you able to have a share in the inheritance of the saints in light. + 1:12 Some versions read, who has made us able to have a share .

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 →

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