So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?”
Parallel translations
- WEB Pilate therefore went out to them, and said, “What accusation do you bring against this man?”
- KJV Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?
- NKJV Pilate then went out to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this Man?”
- NASB Therefore Pilate came out to them and *said, “What accusation are you bringing against this Man?”
- NLT So Pilate, the governor, went out to them and asked, “What is your charge against this man?”
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Pilate comes out and asks what charge they bring against Jesus. The Roman trial begins.
Overview
Because the Jewish leaders will not enter the Gentile residence, Pilate the Roman governor goes out to them. His question for a formal accusation begins the civil trial that will lead to crucifixion. John carefully records the legal process, showing that Jesus was condemned despite proper procedure failing to establish any real crime.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Matt 27:23“Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”
- Mark 15:2–5So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
- Matt 27:11–14Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
- Luke 23:2–3And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”
- Acts 23:28–30and since I wanted to understand their charges against him, I brought him down to their Sanhedrin.
- Acts 25:16I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.
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