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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, having platted a crown of thorns, placed it upon his head, and put on Him a purple robe;

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 to Him, and saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they were giving Him blows with a rod.

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 out again, and says to them, "Behold, I bring Him out to you, that ye may know that I find no fault 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 without, wearing the thorn-crown, and the purple robe. And he says to them, "Behold, 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 out, "Crucify! crucify!" Pilate says to them, "Take ye Him, and crucify Him; for I find not a crime in 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 Jews, therefore, answered him, "We have a law, and according to the law He ought to die, because He made Himself God's Son."

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 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 he entered again into the Praetorium, and says to 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, says to Him, "Dost Thou not speak to me? Knowest Thou not that I have authority to release Thee, and have authority 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, "You would have no authority against Me, unless it were given to you from above; on this account, he who delivered Me up 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

In consequence of this, Pilate was seeking to release Him; but the Jews cried out, saying, "If you release this Man, you are not Caesar's friend; every one 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)

Pilate, therefore, having heard these words, led Jesus without, 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)

And it was the Preparation of the passover: it was about the sixth hour. And he says to the Jews, "Behold, 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 out, "Away with Him! away with Him! Crucify Him!" Pilate says to them, "Shall I crucify your King?" 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 to them to be crucified.

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)

They took Jesus, therefore; and, bearing the cross for Himself, He went forth into the place called "Place of a Skull," which, in Hebrew, is called "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 two others with Him, one on each side, and Jesus in the midst.

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 put it on the cross. And the writing was, "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, many of the Jews read; because the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city; and 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, said to Pilate, "Write not, 'The King of the Jews,' but that 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)

The soldiers, therefore, when they crucified Jesus, took His garments, and made four parts, to each soldier a part; and also the coat. And the coat was without a 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)

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, which says, 'They divided My garments among themselves, and upon My vesture did they cast lots.'" The soldiers, therefore, 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 Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.

John 19:26 (show verse)

Jesus, therefore, seeing His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, saith to His mother, "Woman, behold 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 saith He to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" And from that hour the disciple took her into 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 these things Jesus, knowing that all things have now 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)

There was set there a vessel full of vinegar; so, putting a sponge full of vinegar on hyssop, they bore it to 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, Jesus received the vinegar, He said, "It has been finished;" and, bowing His head, He 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 the Preparation), that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, (for the day of that sabbath was great), asked of 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 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 broke 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 straightway there came out 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 who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he says 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 of Him shall 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)

And again another Scripture says, "They shall 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)

And after these things Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly through fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and 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)

And there came also Nicodemus, he who at the first came to Him by night, 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, as the custom of Jews is to bury.

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; and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had yet 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)

There, therefore, on account of the Preparation of the Jews (because the tomb was near), they laid 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