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John 19:3 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for John 19:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 19 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.”
John 19:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 19:3
Hail, King of the Jews! (Χαῖρε, ὁ βασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων)—The greeting chaire (hail, rejoice) parodies the imperial salutation "Ave, Caesar!" Each mocking hail was accompanied by blows—they smote him with their hands (ἐδίδοσαν αὐτῷ ῥαπίσματα). The Greek rapisma denotes striking with fists or rods, fulfilling Isaiah 50:6: "I gave my back to the smiters...I hid not my face from shame and spitting."The soldiers unwittingly proclaim truth while intending blasphemy. Jesus IS King—not just of Jews but of creation. Their mockery becomes involuntary worship, their theater of cruelty becomes divine reve...
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Cross-References for John 19:3
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“and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him”
“the angel said to her”
“and said”
“and put it on the cross. There was written”
“called Jesus”
“one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand”