John 18:34 — Meaning and Application

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“Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?”

John 18:34

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That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.

Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?

Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?

Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

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John 18:1

"When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples."

John 18:2

"And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples."

John 18:3

"Judas then, having received a band {of men} and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons."

John 18:4

"Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?"

John 18:5

"They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am {he}. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them."

John 18:6

"As soon then as he had said unto them, I am {he}, they went backward, and fell to the ground."

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