John 19:9

Translations

Modern

…and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer.

Traditional

And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.

Literal

And he went into the Praetorium again, and he says to Jesus, “Where are You from?” But Jesus did not give him an answer.

Latin

Et ingressus est prætorium iterum: et dixit ad Jesum: Unde es tu? Jesus autem responsum non dedit ei.

Original

Greek

English

…and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer.

Notes

John 19:8–9

Pilate … was even more afraid: Pilate was superstitious, and stories of gods appearing in the world were not uncommon (Acts 14:11). He sensed more than a political fight was happening, so he asked Jesus, "Where are you from?" Pilate was not asking where Jesus was born. He was asking if Jesus was a divine man who came down from heaven.
Why Jesus did not answer is uncertain. Perhaps Pilate would not have understood that true power comes only from God, who had empowered Jesus (compare John 19:11).

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 18:33
Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”
John 9:29–30
We know that God spoke to Moses, but we do not know where this man is from.”
Matthew 27:12–14
And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.
John 8:14
Jesus replied, “Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I came from or where I am going.
Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.
Matthew 26:63
But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”
Philippians 1:28
…without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.
Psalm 38:13–15
But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth.
Mark 15:3–5
And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things.
Judges 13:6
So the woman went and told her husband, “A man of God came to me. His appearance was like the angel of God, exceedingly awesome. I did not ask him where he came from, and he did not tell me his name.
Acts 8:32–33
The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so He did not open His mouth.
John 18:37
“Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.”

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 Hall of Judgment Passion Praetorium, Praetorian Guard Procurator

Topics

Courts of Justice of the Romans in Judea: Place of, Called the Hall of Judgment Demagogism: Pilate 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 Pretorium: Also Called Praetorium, Common Hall, Judgment Hall, and Palace Public Opinion: Corrupt Yielding To by Pilate

John 19:9

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