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John 18:31 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for John 18:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 18 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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:”
John 18:31 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 18:31
Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law—Pilate attempts to deflect this political trap by returning jurisdiction to Jewish courts. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death (Οὐκ ἔξεστιν ἡμῖν ἀποκτεῖναι οὐδένα, ouk exestin hēmin apokteinai oudena)—Rome had revoked capital punishment authority from provincial courts (likely around AD 6-7).This forced collaboration reveals God's sovereignty: Jewish execution was stoning (Acts 7:58); Roman crucifixion. Only Roman involvement could produce crucifixion—the death Jesus repea...
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Cross-References for John 18:31
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“Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him! Pilate said to them”
“they shouted”
“when the accusers stood up”
“and take off the crown; this [shall be] no more the same; exalt that which is low”
“and without prince”
“nor the ruler's staff from between his feet”