John 18:35

Jesus before Pilate · John 18:28–40
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Translations

Modern
“Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?”
Traditional
Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?
Literal
Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your nation and the chief priests delivered You up to me. What did You do?”
Latin
Respondit Pilatus: Numquid ego Judæus sum? gens tua et pontifices tradiderunt te mihi: quid fecisti?

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?”

Notes

The response Jesus gave forced the governor to reveal the origin of his question. The temple leaders were responsible for these accusations. Pilate only wanted to know if Jesus was a rebel who might threaten Roman interests.

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

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial

Glossary

Acts of Pilate Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Judge Passion Procurator Tiberius

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Led by the Council to Pilate (In Jerusalem) Pontius Pilate: Tries Jesus and Orders his Crucifixion Prisoners: Jesus Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being King in Zion: Fulfilled