John 18:36

New International Reader's Version

Jesus said, “My kingdom is not from this world. If it were, those who serve me would fight. They would try to keep the Jewish leaders from arresting me. My kingdom is from another place.”

Cross References

Daniel 2:44

“In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom. It will never be destroyed. And no other nation will ever take it over. It will crush all those other kingdoms. It will bring them to an end. But it will last forever.

Daniel 7:14

And he was given authority, glory and a kingdom. People of all nations, no matter what language they spoke, worshiped him. His authority will last forever. It will not pass away. His kingdom will never be destroyed.

Zechariah 9:9

“City of Zion, be full of joy! People of Jerusalem, shout! See, your king comes to you. He always does what is right. He has won the victory. He is humble and riding on a donkey. He is sitting on a donkey’s colt.

Matthew 26:53

Do you think I can’t ask my Father for help? He would send an army of more than 70,000 angels right away.

Luke 12:14

Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge or umpire between you?”

John 18:35

“Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed you over to me. What have you done?”

John 6:15

But Jesus knew that they planned to come and force him to be their king. So he went away again to a mountain by himself.

John 8:15

You judge by human standards. I don’t judge anyone.

Romans 14:17

God’s kingdom is not about eating or drinking. It is about doing what is right and having peace and joy. All this comes through the Holy Spirit.

1 Timothy 6:13

God gives life to everything. Christ Jesus told the truth when he was a witness in front of Pontius Pilate. In the sight of God and Christ, I give you a command.