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John 19:17 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: "
John 19:17
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But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.
Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.
And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:
Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.
And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.
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John 19:1
"Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged"
John 19:2
"And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,"
John 19:3
"And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands."
John 19:4
"Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him."
John 19:5
"Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!"
John 19:6
"When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him."
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