John 19:21

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Then the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but rather, ‘This man said, “I am the king of the Jews.” ’ ”

Cross References

John 19:14

It was about the sixth hour on the day of Preparation for the Passover, and he said to the Jews, “Behold, your king!”

John 19:19

Pilate also wrote a notice and put it on the cross. It read, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.”