So Pilate asked them again, “What then do you want me to do with the One you call the King of the Jews?”
Parallel translations
- WEB Pilate again asked them, “What then should I do to him whom you call the King of the Jews?”
- KJV And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?
- NKJV Pilate answered and said to them again, “What then do you want me to do with Him whom you call the King of the Jews?”
- NASB And responding again, Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Him whom you call the King of the Jews?”
- NLT Pilate asked them, “Then what should I do with this man you call the king of the Jews?”
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Quick answer
Pilate asks what he should do with the one they call King of the Jews. He puts Jesus' fate before the crowd.
Overview
Pilate's question hands the decision to the manipulated multitude. By calling Jesus their king, he presses them toward acknowledging him, but they refuse. The exchange moves inexorably toward the cry for crucifixion.
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Cross-references · 13
- Isa 9:6–7For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Jer 23:5–6Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
- Matt 21:5“Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”
- Matt 2:2–4asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”
- John 19:14–16It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. And Pilate said to the Jews, “Here is your King!”
- Matt 27:22–23“What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”
- Zech 9:9Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
- Acts 5:31God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
- Mark 15:1–2Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.
- Prov 2:6–7For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
- Luke 23:2And 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.”
- Luke 23:20–24Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,
- Mark 11:9–11The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”
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