John 19:22

The Crucifixion · John 19:16–27
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Translations

Modern
Pilate answered, “What I have written, I have written.”
Traditional
Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.
Literal
Pilate answered, “What I have written, I have written.”
Latin
Respondit Pilatus: Quod scripsi, scripsi.

Original

Greek
English
Pilate answered, “What I have written, I have written.”

Notes

Pilate posted a sign on the cross. Roman soldiers usually provided a written notice of the criminal’s name and crimes. As a possible act of revenge against the Jewish high council, Pilate ordered the sign to identify Jesus of Nazareth as the King of the Jews. The sign was posted in three languages for the whole world to understand.

Theme notes and profiles

The Cross and Passover

Events

Parallels

Psalm 22:1–31 Matthew 27:32–44 Mark 15:21–32 Luke 23:26–43

People

Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Caesarea Passion Pontius Pilate Preparation, Day of Procurator

Topics

Character: Firmness: Pilate Death: Scenes of Death of Jesus Indictments: The Second, of Treason Jesus, the Christ: Crucified (Just Outside Jerusalem)