John 18:33

Pilate Questions Jesus

³² They said this so that Jesus’ words might be fulfilled signifying what kind of death He was going to die. ³³ Then Pilate went back into the headquarters, summoned Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” ³⁴ Jesus answered, “Are you asking this on your own, or have others told you about Me?”

King of the Jews

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Pilate

John 19:9

He went back into the headquarters and asked Jesus, “Where are You from?” But Jesus did not give him an answer.

Psalm 2:6-12

“I have consecrated My King
on Zion, My holy mountain.”

Isaiah 9:6-7

For a child will be born for us,
a son will be given to us,
and the government will be on His shoulders.
He will be named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Jeremiah 23:5

“The days are coming”—this is the Lord’s declaration—
“when I will raise up a Righteous Branch of David.
He will reign wisely as king
and administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Zephaniah 3:15

The Lord has removed your punishment;
He has turned back your enemy.
The King of Israel, Yahweh, is among you;
you need no longer fear harm.

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion!
Shout in triumph, Daughter Jerusalem!
Look, your King is coming to you;
He is righteous and victorious,
humble and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Matthew 27:11

Now Jesus stood before the governor. “Are You the King of the Jews?” the governor asked Him.

Jesus answered, “You have said it.”

Mark 15:2

So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”

He answered him, “You have said it.”

Luke 19:38-40

The King who comes
in the name of the Lord
is the blessed One.
Peace in heaven
and glory in the highest heaven!

Luke 23:3-4

So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”

He answered him, “You have said it.”

John 1:49

“Rabbi,” Nathanael replied, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

John 12:13

they took palm branches and went out to meet Him. They kept shouting: “Hosanna! He who comes in the name of the Lord is the blessed One—the King of Israel!”

John 12:15

Fear no more, Daughter Zion. Look, your King is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt.

John 18:28-29

Then they took Jesus from Caiaphas to the governor’s headquarters. It was early morning. They did not enter the headquarters themselves; otherwise they would be defiled and unable to eat the Passover.

John 18:37

“You are a king then?” Pilate asked.

“You say that I’m a king,” Jesus replied. “I was born for this, and I have come into the world for this: to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to My voice.”

John 19:3

And they repeatedly came up to Him and said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and were slapping His face.

John 19:12

From that moment Pilate made every effort to release Him. But the Jews shouted, “If you release this man, you are not Caesar’s friend. Anyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar!”

John 19:19-22

Pilate also had a sign lettered and put on the cross. The inscription was:

JESUS THE NAZARENE

THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Acts 2:34-36

For it was not David who ascended into the heavens, but he himself says:

The Lord declared to my Lord,
‘Sit at My right hand

1 Timothy 6:13

In the presence of God, who gives life to all, and of Christ Jesus, who gave a good confession before Pontius Pilate, I charge you