John 18:30

Jesus before Pilate · John 18:28–40
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Translations

Modern
“If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.”
Traditional
They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.
Literal
They answered and said to him, “If He were not doing evil, we would not have delivered Him up to you.”
Latin
Responderunt, et dixerunt ei: Si non esset hic malefactor, non tibi tradidissemus eum.

Interlinear

Greek
English
“If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.”

Notes

Jesus finished speaking his final words to his disciples in the upper room (13:31–17:26). Jesus then left the city and went to a garden east of Jerusalem to pray. There, authorities arrested him and took him back into the city for questioning by the Jewish religious leaders. The important "hour" Jesus often mentioned throughout the Gospel had arrived (see 2:4; see also study note on 12:23).

Events

Parallels

Matthew 27:11–14 Luke 23:1–5

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hall of Judgment Judge Passion Praetorium, Praetorian Guard Procurator

Topics

False Accusation: Incidents Illustrative of Against Jesus Indictments: The Second, of Treason Jesus, the Christ: Led by the Council to Pilate (In Jerusalem) Persecution of Jesus Pontius Pilate: Tries Jesus and Orders his Crucifixion Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Put on Trial and Condemn Jesus Prisoners: Jesus