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33 Then Pilate entred into the Pretorium, and addressing himself to Jesus, said to him, are not you the king of the Jews? 34 Jesus answered him, is it your opinion that I am, or did others give it you as theirs? 35 Pilate answered, am I a Jew? your own nation, and the chief priests have delivered thee up to me: what hast thou done? 36 Jesus answered, my kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, I should have had my guards to prevent my falling into the hands of the Jews: whereas my kingdom is of another nature. 37 upon this Pilate said to him, you are then a king? Jesus answered, you say right, for I am a king, to this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, to persuade mankind of the truth, every one that loves truth is observant of my directions. John 18:33-37, Mace New Testament. Public domain.
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