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Themes in John 19

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Themes in John 19

John 19:1 (show verse)

So Pilate then took Jesus, and flogged him.

the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Being scourged
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Punishment » Minor offenses » Punishable by » Scourging
Punishments » Scourging
Scourging » Instances of » Of jesus
Slander » Instances of » That he was a king
The Nation » Punishment » Scourging

John 19:2 (show verse)

The soldiers twisted thorns into a crown, and put it on his head, and dressed him in a purple garment.

Dress » Cloak
Dress » Various articles of » Purple
Irony » Instances of » The roman soldiers to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Sarcasm » Instances of » The persecutors of jesus
Slander » Instances of » That he was a king
Thorn » Used » Crown of, mockingly put on jesus' head

John 19:3 (show verse)

And they kept coming up to him and saying, "Hail, King of the Jews." and they struck him with their hands.

Assault and battery » Striking jesus » The attacks upon
Cruelty » Instances of » Soldiers to jesus
hands » Operations of, mentioned » Striking
Irony » Instances of » The roman soldiers to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Sarcasm » Instances of » The persecutors of jesus
Slander » Instances of » That he was a king

John 19:4 (show verse)

Then Pilate went out again, and said to them, "Look, I am bringing him out to you, that you may know that I find no basis for a charge against him."

Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Perfection of
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Christ's perfection
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Slander » Instances of » That he was a king

John 19:5 (show verse)

Then Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment. Pilate said to them, "Look, here is the man."

Crown » Of thorns
Dress » Cloak
Dress » Various articles of » Purple
the Human nature of Christ » Acknowledged by men
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Sarcasm » Instances of » The persecutors of jesus
Slander » Instances of » That he was a king
Thorn » Used » Crown of, mockingly put on jesus' head

When therefore the chief priests and the officers saw him, they shouted, saying, "Crucify. Crucify." Pilate said to them, "Take him yourselves, and crucify him, for I find no basis for a charge against him."

Christ » Guest, a » Hated
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Hatred » Examples of » Of Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
Leaders » False shepherds, characteristics of » Corrupt priests
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
priests » Corrupt
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » Corrupt priests
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Priests, corrupt

John 19:7 (show verse)

The Jewish leaders answered him, "We have a law, and by that law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God."

Blasphemy » False indictments for » Jesus
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » First, of blasphemy
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
the Law of moses » Taught the jews » All punishments awarded according to
the Law of moses » The jews » Accused Christ of breaking
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people

John 19:8 (show verse)

When therefore Pilate heard this saying, he was more afraid.

Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people

John 19:9 (show verse)

He entered into the Praetorium again, and said to Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.

Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Place of, called the hall of judgment
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Pretorium » Also called praetorium, common hall, judgment hall, and palace

John 19:10 (show verse)

Pilate therefore said to him, "Are you not speaking to me? Do you not know that I have power to release you, and have power to crucify you?"

Courage » Examples of » Christ
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Power » There being no power other than God
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Power of life and death vested in its authorities

John 19:11 (show verse)

Jesus answered, "You would have no power at all against me, unless it were given to you from above. Therefore he who delivered me to you has greater sin."

Christ's » Attitude toward children » Composure
Courage » Examples of » Christ
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Power » There being no power other than God

John 19:12 (show verse)

At this, Pilate was seeking to release him, but the Jewish leaders shouted, saying, "If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend. Everyone who makes himself a king speaks against Caesar."

Christ » Defamed » Accused of treason
Cowardice » Instances of » Pilate, in condemning jesus, through fear of the people
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Government » Corruption in » Instances of » Pilate » Delivering » Jesus
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people

John 19:13 (show verse)

When Pilate therefore heard these words, he brought Jesus out, and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called "The Pavement," but in Hebrew, "Gabbatha."

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Cowardice » Instances of » Pilate, in condemning jesus, through fear of the people
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Gabbatha » A place for judgment in jerusalem, where pilate passed sentence on jesus
Government » Corruption in » Instances of » Pilate » Delivering » Jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people

John 19:14 (show verse)

Now it was the Preparation Day of the Passover, at about the sixth hour. He said to the Jewish leaders, "Look, here is your King."

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Cowardice » Instances of » Pilate, in condemning jesus, through fear of the people
Days » Feast of » Of preparation
Days » Th sixth day of the week called preparation day
Feast of the passover » The day before the sabbath in, called the preparation
Government » Corruption in » Instances of » Pilate » Delivering » Jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Preparation » Day of

John 19:15 (show verse)

They shouted, "Away with him. Away with him. Crucify him." Pilate said to them, "Shall I crucify your King?" The chief priests answered, "We have no king but Caesar."

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Cowardice » Instances of » Pilate, in condemning jesus, through fear of the people
Fanaticism » The jews against Christ
Government » Corruption in » Instances of » Pilate » Delivering » Jesus
Irony » Instances of » Pilate, calling jesus "king,"
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Sarcasm » Instances of » The persecutors of jesus

John 19:16 (show verse)

So then he delivered him to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus.

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Cowardice » Instances of » Pilate, in condemning jesus, through fear of the people
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Government » Corruption in » Instances of » Pilate » Delivering » Jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Verdict » Against jesus

John 19:17 (show verse)

He went out, carrying the cross himself, to the place called "The Place of a Skull," which is called in Hebrew, "Golgotha,"

Calvary » Also called golgotha, place where jesus was crucified
Cross » The instrument of death
Cross » Carried by » Jesus
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Gates » Criminals generally punished without
Golgotha » The aramaic name of the place where jesus was crucified
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Jesus Christ, Savior » Carried the burdens of humanity
Sufferings of Christ » Carried the burdens of humanity

John 19:18 (show verse)

where they crucified him, and with him two others, on either side one, and Jesus in the middle.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus

John 19:19 (show verse)

Pilate wrote a title also, and put it on the cross. There was written, "JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS."

Jesus Christ, King » Written on his cross
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Inscriptions » Above jesus at the crucifixion
Irony » Instances of » The inscription of pilate above jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus (of nazareth), king of the jews
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Accusation in writing placed over the head of those executed
Superscription (inscription) » Inscription, sign » On the cross

John 19:20 (show verse)

Therefore many Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Hebrew » Used to denote the language (aramaic) of the jews
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Language » Many spoken at jerusalem
Language » Mentioned in scripture » Latin

John 19:21 (show verse)

The chief priests of the Jewish people therefore said to Pilate, "Do not write, 'The King of the Jews,' but, 'he said, I am King of the Jews.'"

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

John 19:22 (show verse)

Pilate answered, "What I have written, I have written."

Character » Instances of firmness » Pilate
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

John 19:23 (show verse)

Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also the coat. Now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.

Art » Primitive » Of the weaver
Arts of the » Weaver
Crucifixion » He was crucified
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Dress » Sleeveless shirt, called coat
Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Tunic or coat
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Casting Lots » The garments of jesus divided by
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Garments of those executed given to the soldiers
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
Sufferings of Christ » He was crucified

John 19:24 (show verse)

Then they said to one another, "Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to decide whose it will be," that the Scripture might be fulfilled, which says, "They parted my garments among them. For my cloak they cast lots." Therefore the soldiers did these things.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Casting Lots » The garments of jesus divided by
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
The word of God » Fulfilled by jesus

John 19:25 (show verse)

But there were standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene.

John 19:26 (show verse)

Therefore when Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, "Woman, look, your son."

Children » Christ was an example to
Children » Love of, for parents » Jesus
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Filial honour » Examples of » Jesus
Honour » Examples of » Jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
John » The apostle » Present at the crucifixion
John » The apostle » Is intrusted with the care of mary, mother of jesus
John, beloved disciple » Refers to Christian love twenty-five or more, times in his epistles » Beloved disciple
John, beloved disciple » Facts concerning » Intrusted with the care of Christ's mother
Mary » The mother of jesus » Present at the cross
Mothers » Examples of filial honour » Jesus

John 19:27 (show verse)

Then he said to the disciple, "Look, your mother." From that hour, the disciple took her to his own home.

Children » Christ was an example to
Children » Love of, for parents » Jesus
Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Home » General references to
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
John » The apostle » Present at the crucifixion
Kindness » Instances of » John to mary
Mary » The mother of jesus » Present at the cross
Mary » The mother of jesus » Is committed to the care of john
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ

John 19:28 (show verse)

After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now finished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, "I am thirsty."

Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
Christ » Prescience of » General references to
Christ » His foreknowledge » General references to
Christ » Fellowship with » Foreknowledge of
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Thirsting
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ

John 19:29 (show verse)

Now a vessel full of vinegar was set there; so they put a sponge full of the vinegar on hyssop, and held it at his mouth.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Hyssop » Used in giving jesus vinegar on the cross
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Vinegar » Offered to Christ while on the cross
Wine » Cheap wine (like vinegar) given to jesus at the crucifixion

John 19:30 (show verse)

When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.

Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
Christ's » Presence, in » Task
Completion » Work should be carried to completion
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » death
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Completion of

John 19:31 (show verse)

Therefore the Jewish leaders, because it was the Preparation Day, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a special one), asked of Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

Burial » Of persons hanged, always on the days of execution
Days » Th sixth day of the week called preparation day
Feast of the passover » The day before the sabbath in, called the preparation
Feast of the passover » The sabbath in, a high day
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Legs » Of the crucified, broken
Sabbath » Preparations for the

John 19:32 (show verse)

Therefore the soldiers came, and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who was crucified with him;

Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Legs » Of the crucified, broken

John 19:33 (show verse)

but when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.

Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Living waters » Waters coming forth from the rock
Living waters » The lord being the fountain of living waters
Prophecies respecting Christ » That a bone of him should not be broken

John 19:34 (show verse)

However one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.

the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Side being pierced
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Living waters » Waters coming forth from the rock
Living waters » The lord being the fountain of living waters
Prophecies respecting Christ » His being pierced
Spear » Plunged into jesus' side

John 19:35 (show verse)

He who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, that you may believe.

Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Aids to
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)

John 19:36 (show verse)

For these things happened, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, "A bone of him will not be broken."

Bones » None of Christ's broken
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Not a bone of, broken
Prophecies respecting Christ » That a bone of him should not be broken

John 19:37 (show verse)

Again another Scripture says, "They will look on him whom they pierced."

Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Prophecies respecting Christ » His being pierced

John 19:38 (show verse)

After these things, Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jewish leaders, asked of Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission. He came therefore and took away his body.

Arimathea » A town five miles north of jerusalem
Burial » Soon after death
Burial » The right of all nations
Cowardice » Instances of » Joseph of arimathaea, secretly a disciple
Discipleship » Conditions of » Secret discipleship, examples of
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Judea, modern » Towns of » Arimathea
public Opinion » Feared by » Joseph of arimathaea
Pontius pilate » Allows joseph of arimathaea to take jesus' body
Secret discipleship » Examples of

John 19:39 (show verse)

Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night, also came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds.

Aloes » Trees
Aloes » In embalming the dead
Burial » Soon after death
Burial » The body was » Preserved with spices
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Nicodemus
myrrh » Used for embalming
Nicodemus » Rendered a loving, though belated, service to Christ
Spices » Prepared for embalming the corpse of jesus
Trees » Varieties » Aloes

John 19:40 (show verse)

So they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, according to Jewish burial practice.

Burial » Soon after death
Burial » The body was » Wound in linen for
Burial » The body was » Preserved with spices
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » Embalming
The Dead » Embalming
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » Grave-clothes
The Dead » Grave-clothes
The Dead » Were wrapped in lined with spices
Embalming » How performed by the jews
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Nicodemus
Nicodemus » Rendered a loving, though belated, service to Christ
Spices » Prepared for embalming the corpse of jesus

John 19:41 (show verse)

Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden. In the garden was a new tomb in which no man had ever yet been placed.

Burial » Soon after death
Burial » Burying places » Tombs » In gardens
Jerusalem » Jesus' gravesite
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb

John 19:42 (show verse)

Then because of the Jewish Preparation Day (for the tomb was nearby) they put Jesus there.

Burial » Soon after death
Days » Th sixth day of the week called preparation day
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb