John 18:31
The Scripture
(31) Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In John 18 the chief priests and soldiers seize Jesus and bring him before Pilate, who interrogates him about his claims. Jesus responds with a statement about being forsaken by God, and Pilate declares him innocent, while the crowd demands his execution. The chapter ends with Jesus' arrest and the sealing of his tomb, emphasizing the seriousness of the trial and the fulfillment of prophecy.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 19:6John 19:7Acts 25:18Acts 25:19Acts 25:20John 19:15Genesis 49:10Ezekiel 21:26Ezekiel 21:27Hosea 3:4Hosea 3:5
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