John 18:33

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“Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?””

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“Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
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“Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?”

King James Version · Public Domain
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“Pilate therefore entered again into the Prætorium, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“Pilate, therefore, entered into the praetorium again, and called Jesus, and said to him, `Thou art the King of the Jews?'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo John 18:33 — 20 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 2:6“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”
  2. Isaiah 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
  3. Jeremiah 23:5Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
  4. Zephaniah 3:15The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm.
  5. Zechariah 9:9Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion!Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem!See, your King comes to you,righteous and victorious,humble and riding on a donkey,on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
  6. Matthew 27:11Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
  7. Mark 15:2So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
  8. Luke 19:38“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
  9. Luke 23:3So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
  10. John 1:49“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”
  11. John 12:13They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”
  12. John 12:15“Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”
  13. John 18:28Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover.
  14. John 18:37“Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.”
  15. John 19:3And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.
  16. John 19:9and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer.
  17. John 19:12From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.”
  18. John 19:19Pilate also had a notice posted on the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
  19. Acts 2:34For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand
  20. 1 Timothy 6:13I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:

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