John 19:9

Easy To Read Version

Pilate went back inside the palace. He asked Jesus, “Where are you from?” But Jesus did not answer him.

Cross References

Isaiah 53:7

He was hurt and punished. But he never protested. He said nothing—like a sheep being taken to be killed. He was like a lamb that makes no sound when someone cuts off its wool. He never opened his mouth \{to defend himself\}.

Matthew 26:63

But Jesus said nothing.

Matthew 27:27

Then Pilate’s soldiers brought Jesus into the governor’s palace. All the soldiers gathered around Jesus.

Luke 23:9

Herod asked Jesus many questions, but Jesus said nothing.

John 18:28

Then the guards took Jesus from Caiaphas’ house to the \{Roman governor’s\} palace. It was early in the morning. The Jews there would not go inside the palace. They did not want to make themselves unclean, {\cf2\super [237]} because they wanted to eat the Passover {\cf2\super [238]} meal.

John 18:33

Then Pilate went back inside the palace. Pilate called Jesus to him. He asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?”

John 18:34

Jesus said, “Is that your own question, or did other people tell you about me?”

John 18:37

Pilate said, “So you are a king!”

John 19:10

Pilate said, “You refuse to speak to me? Remember, I have the power to make you free. I also have the power to kill you on a cross.”

John 19:8

When Pilate heard this, he was more afraid.

John 8:14

Jesus answered, “Yes, I am saying these things about myself. But people can believe these things I say. Why? Because I know where I came from. And I know where I am going. But you don’t know where I came from or where I am going.

Philippians 1:28

And you will not be afraid of those people who are against you. All of these things are proof from God that you are being saved and that your enemies will be lost.

Judges 13:6

Then the woman went to her husband and told him what had happened. She said, “A man of God [103] came to me. He looked like the Angel of God. He made me afraid. I didn’t ask him where he was from and he didn’t tell me his name.