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John 18:30 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for John 18:30 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 18 verse 30 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.”
John 18:30 (KJV)
Commentary on John 18:30
If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee—The Greek κακὸν ποιῶν (kakon poiōn, 'doing evil') is vague rather than specific. Their response evades Pilate's question, essentially arguing: 'Trust our judgment—we wouldn't bring Him if He weren't guilty.' This circular reasoning exposes their inability to articulate legitimate charges.The verb παρεδώκαμεν (paredōkamen, 'delivered up') is the same word used for Judas's betrayal (παραδίδωμι, paradidōmi). The chief priests who condemned Judas's treachery now employ identical action. Their appeal to their own authority ra...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 18:30
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“And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing.”
“Pilate was seeking to release him”
“saying”
“but they feared the people--for they knew he had spoken this parable against them.”
“Isaac”
“and be crucified”