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
Events
Parallels
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)