Parallel Verses English Standard Version Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.” King James Bible Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. American Standard Version Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end have I been born, and to this end am I come into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. Douay-Rheims Bible Pilate therefore said to him: Art thou a king then? Jesus answered: Thou sayest that I am a king. For this was I born, and for this came I into the world; that I should give testimony to the truth. Every one that is of the truth, heareth my voice. English Revised Version Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end have I been born, and to this end am I come into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. Webster's Bible Translation Pilate therefore said to him, Art thou a King then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a King. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should testify to the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. Weymouth New Testament "So then *you* are a king!" rejoined Pilate. "Yes," said Jesus, "you say truly that I am a king. For this purpose I was born, and for this purpose I have come into the world--to give testimony for the truth. Every one who is a friend of the truth listens to my voice." John 18:37 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesArt thou then (οὐκοῦν εἷ σύ) The interrogative particle οὐκοῦν, not therefore, occurs only here in the New Testament. It is ironical. In John 18:33 the emphasis is on thou: here upon king. So then, after all, thou art a king. Was I born - came I((γεγέννημαι - ἐλήλυθα) Both perfects. Have I been born - am I come. So Rev. The Greek order is I for this have been born, etc., throwing the emphasis on Christ's person and destiny. The perfect describes His birth and coming not merely as historical facts, but as abiding in their results. Compare this confession before Pilate (1 Timothy 6:13) with the corresponding confession before the high-priest (Matthew 26:64). "The one, addressed to the Jews, is framed in the language of prophecy; the other, addressed to a Roman, appeals to the universal testimony of conscience. The one speaks of a future manifestation of glory, the other speaking of a present manifestation of truth. The one looks forward to the Return, the other looks backward to the Incarnation" (Westcott). Of the truth (ἐκ τῆς ἀληθείας) Literally, out of: sprung from: whose life and words issue from the truth. See on John 14:6, and compare John 8:47. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Thou. that I should. Every. John 10:26,27 But you believe not, because you are not of my sheep, as I said to you... Cross References Matthew 27:11 Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus said, "You have said so." Mark 15:2 And Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" And he answered him, "You have said so." Luke 22:70 So they all said, "Are you the Son of God, then?" And he said to them, "You say that I am." Luke 23:3 And Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" And he answered him, "You have said so." John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 3:32 He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, yet no one receives his testimony. Jump to Previous Bear Born Cause End Heareth Jesus Listens Pilate Purpose Reason Rejoined Testify Testimony Truth Voice Witness WorldJump to Next Bear Born Cause End Heareth Jesus Listens Pilate Purpose Reason Rejoined Testify Testimony Truth Voice Witness WorldLinks John 18:37 NIVJohn 18:37 NLT John 18:37 ESV John 18:37 NASB John 18:37 KJV John 18:37 Bible Apps John 18:37 Biblia Paralela John 18:37 Chinese Bible John 18:37 French Bible John 18:37 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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