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John 18:28 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 18:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 18 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus Before Pilate
“Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. the hall: or, Pilate's house”
John 18:28 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 18:28
Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment (εἰς τὸ πραιτώριον, eis to praitōrion, 'the praetorium')—Pilate's official residence, likely Herod's palace on Jerusalem's western hill. And it was early (πρωΐ, prōi, 'early morning')—after a sleepless night of mock trials.They themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled (ἵνα μὴ μιανθῶσιν, hina mē mianthōsin)—Entering a Gentile residence would cause ceremonial uncleanness, preventing Passover participation. John's irony is devastating: they strain at ritual purity while engineering history's greatest injust...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 18:28
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“called Jesus”
“and said to Jesus”
“and gathered the whole garrison together against him.”
“at about the sixth hour.{noon} He said to the Jews”
“with the elders and scribes”
“all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:”
“And the whole multitude of them arose”
“to purify themselves.”
“Isaac”
“I despise your feasts”