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John 19

John 19:7

The Soldiers Mock Jesus · John 19:1–15
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Translations

Modern
“We have a law,” answered the Jews, “and according to that law He must die, because He declared Himself to be the Son of God.”
Traditional
The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.
Literal
The Jews answered him, “We have a law, and according to the law He ought to die, because He made Himself the Son of God.”
Latin
Responderunt ei Judæi: Nos legem habemus, et secundum legem debet mori, quia Filium Dei se fecit.

Interlinear

Greek
English
“We have a law,” answered the Jews, “and according to that law He must die, because He declared Himself to be the Son of God.”

Notes

John 19:7

  • During the trial before Caiaphas, the charge of blasphemy (calling himself the Son of God) was determined to be the true crime Jesus had committed (see Mark 14:61–65).

  • The leaders had already tried to set Jesus against Roman interests and they would do it again (John 18:33; 19:12). Now they challenged the governor in different way. Pilate had to maintain peace by enforcing local law, even if it did not matter to Rome. Claiming to be God's son was not illegal. Even Israel's kings did this (Psalms 2:7; 89:22–27). However, Jesus claimed to have God's divine authority, which they considered blasphemy (see John 5:18).

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).

Events

Parallels

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

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

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

Topics

Blasphemy: False Indictments For: Jesus Blasphemy: General Scriptures Concerning Demagogism: Pilate Indictments: First, of Blasphemy Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Jesus, the Christ: Tried in Front of Pilate (In Jerusalem) King: Influenced by Popular Opinion: Pilate Politics: Pilate, Condemning Jesus to Gratify the Clamoring People Public Opinion: Corrupt Yielding To by Pilate The Law of Moses: Taught the Jews: All Punishments Awarded According To The Law of Moses: The Jews: Accused Christ of Breaking