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Themes in John 19

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Themes in John 19

John 19:1 (show verse)

Then Pilate, therefore, took Jesus, and scourged 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)

And, the soldiers, plaiting a crown out of thorns, placed it upon his head, and, a purple robe, cast they about him;

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 kept coming unto him, and saying - Joy to thee! O King of the Jews! - and were giving unto him smart blows.

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)

And Pilate went forth again outside, and saith unto them - See! I lead him unto you outside, that ye may take knowledge, that, no single fault, do I find in 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)

Jesus, therefore, came forth outside, wearing the thorn crown, and the purple mantle. And he saith unto them - Lo! 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

John 19:6 (show verse)

When, therefore, the High-priests and the officers saw him, they cried aloud, saying - Crucify! Crucify! Pilate saith unto them - Ye, take him, and crucify; for, I, find not in him, a fault.

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 Jews answered him - We, have, a law, and, according to the law, he ought to die, because, Son of God, himself, he made.

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 word, he was the 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)

and entered into the judgment-hail again, and saith unto Jesus - Whence, art, thou? 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, saith unto him - Unto me, dost thou not speak? Knowest thou not, that, authority, have I to release thee, and, authority, have I to crucify thee?

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 him - Thou couldst have had no authority against me, at all, if it had not been given unto thee from above. Therefore, he that delivered me unto thee, hath, 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

For this cause, Pilate, began seeking to release him; but, the Jews, cried aloud saying - If this man thou release, thou art not a friend of Caesar, for, every one who maketh himself king, speaketh 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)

Pilate, therefore, when he heard these words, led Jesus outside, and sat down upon a raised seat, in a place called 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 of the passover, - it was about the sixth hour. And he saith unto the Jews - See! 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, therefore, cried aloud - Away! away! Crucify him! Pilate saith unto them - Your king, shall I crucify? The High-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)

Then, therefore, he delivered him up unto them, that he might be crucified. They took possession, therefore, of 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)

And, bearing for himself the cross, he went forth unto the so-called Skull-place, which is named, 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, him, they crucified; and, with him, other two, on this side and on that, and, in the midst, Jesus.

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)

And Pilate wrote a title also, and placed on the cross; and there was written - JESUS, THE NAZARENE, 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)

This title, therefore, read many of the Jews, because, near, was the place to the city where Jesus was crucified; ad it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, 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 High-priests of the Jews, therefore, were saying unto Pilate - Do not be writing, The King of the Jews; but that, he, said: King of the Jews, I am.

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)

The soldiers, therefore, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments and made four parts, unto each soldier, a part; also the tunic. Howbeit, the tunic was without seam, from above, woven 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)

They said, therefore, one to another - Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose, it shall be; - that, the Scripture, might be fulfilled - They parted my garments amongst them, and, for my vestment, they cast lots: - yes verily, the soldiers, these things did.

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)

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

John 19:26 (show verse)

Jesus, therefore, seeing his mother and the disciple whom he loved, saith unto his mother - O woman, see! thy 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)

Afterwards, he saith unto the disciple - See! thy mother! And, from that hour, the disciple took her unto 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, already, all things, have been finished, - that the Scripture might be fulfilled, saith - I thirst!

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)

A vessel, was standing, full of vinegar. A sponge, therefore, full of the vinegar, put about, hyssop, brought they unto 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, therefore, he had received the vinegar, Jesus said - It is finished! And, bowing his head, delivered 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)

The Jews, therefore, since it was, a preparation, that the bodies might not remain upon the cross during the Sabbath, - for that Sabbath day was, great, requested Pilate that their legs might be broken, and they 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)

The soldiers, therefore, came; and, of the first, indeed, brake the legs, 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 coming, unto Jesus, when they saw that, already, he was dead, they brake not 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)

but, one of the soldiers, with a spear, pierced, his side, and there came out, straightway, blood and water.

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)

And, he that hath seen, hath borne witness; and, genuine, is his testimony, and, he, knoweth that he saith, what is true, that, ye also, 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 came to pass, that, the Scripture, might be fulfilled - A bone thereof, shall not be crushed;

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)

and, again, a different Scripture, saith - They shall look unto 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)

But, after these things, Joseph from Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but having kept it secret for fear of the Jews, requested Pilate, that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave 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)

There came, moreover, Nicodemus also, - he that came unto him by night at the first, - bearing a roll of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds' weight.

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 received the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen-bandages with the spices, - just as it is, a custom, with the Jews to prepare for burial.

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 there was, in the place where he was crucified, a garden; and, in the garden, an unused tomb, wherein, as yet, no one had been laid.

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)

So, there, by reason of the preparation of the Jews, because, near, was the tomb, laid they Jesus.

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