John 19:5

Translations

Modern

When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”

Traditional

Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

Literal

Therefore Jesus went forth outside, wearing the thorny crown and the purple garment. And he says to them, “Behold the man!”

Latin

(Exivit ergo Jesus portans coronam spineam, et purpureum vestimentum.) Et dicit eis: Ecce homo.

Original

Greek

English

When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”

Notes

John 19:4–6

Pilate wanted to show Jesus to the crowd, hoping they would see his injuries and agree to release him. After being beaten with a whip with lead tips, Jesus was bleeding heavily.
Pilate again declared that Jesus was not guilty, but the crowd loudly demanded his death (19:6).

John 19:1–16

Pilate had Jesus beaten after his sentencing (Mark 15:15). However, John here describes an earlier beating. This was likely Pilate's attempt to show that Jesus had been punished and he could release him (John 19:4). When this failed, Pilate passed his sentence and handed Jesus over to the Jewish leaders for crucifixion (19:16).

Theme notes and profiles

Pontius Pilate Encounters with Jesus

Events

Related verses

John 19:2
The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe.
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Hebrews 12:2
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
Isaiah 43:1
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!
Isaiah 40:9
Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”

Parallels

Isaiah 50:4–11 Matthew 27:27–31 Mark 15:16–20 Luke 22:63–65

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Caesarea Passion Procurator

Topics

Crown of Thorns Dress: Cloak Dress: Various Articles of Purple Jesus, the Christ: Tried in Front of Pilate (In Jerusalem) Mocking: The Persecutors of Jesus Mock Him Politics: Pilate, Condemning Jesus to Gratify the Clamoring People Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Visage Being Marred: Fulfilled Public Opinion: Corrupt Yielding To by Pilate Sarcasm: The Persecutors of Jesus Slander: That he Was a King The Human Nature of Christ: Acknowledged by Men Thorn: Used: Crown of, Mockingly Put on Jesus' Head

John 19:5

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