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Themes in John 19

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Themes in John 19

John 19:1 (show verse)

Then Pilate therefore took Jesus and scourged Him.

the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Being scourged
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Punishment » Minor offenses » Punishable by » Scourging
Punishments » Scourging
Scourging » Instances of » Of jesus
Slander » Instances of » That he was a king
The Nation » Punishment » Scourging

John 19:2 (show verse)

And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head,

Dress » Cloak
Dress » Various articles of » Purple
Irony » Instances of » The roman soldiers to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Sarcasm » Instances of » The persecutors of jesus
Slander » Instances of » That he was a king
Thorn » Used » Crown of, mockingly put on jesus' head

John 19:3 (show verse)

and threw a purple robe about Him, and said, "Hail king of the Jews," and struck Him with their hands.

Assault and battery » Striking jesus » The attacks upon
Cruelty » Instances of » Soldiers to jesus
hands » Operations of, mentioned » Striking
Irony » Instances of » The roman soldiers to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Sarcasm » Instances of » The persecutors of jesus
Slander » Instances of » That he was a king

John 19:4 (show verse)

Pilate therefore came out again, and saith unto them, Behold I bring Him out to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in Him.

Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Perfection of
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Christ's perfection
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Slander » Instances of » That he was a king

John 19:5 (show verse)

So Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, "Behold the man."

Crown » Of thorns
Dress » Cloak
Dress » Various articles of » Purple
the Human nature of Christ » Acknowledged by men
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Sarcasm » Instances of » The persecutors of jesus
Slander » Instances of » That he was a king
Thorn » Used » Crown of, mockingly put on jesus' head

When the chief priests therefore and the officers saw Him, they cried out, saying, "Crucify Him, crucify Him." Pilate saith unto them, Take Him yourselves, and crucify Him: for I find no fault in Him.

Christ » Guest, a » Hated
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Hatred » Examples of » Of Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
Leaders » False shepherds, characteristics of » Corrupt priests
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
priests » Corrupt
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » Corrupt priests
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Priests, corrupt

John 19:7 (show verse)

The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law He ought to die, because He made himself the Son of God.

Blasphemy » False indictments for » Jesus
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » First, of blasphemy
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
the Law of moses » Taught the jews » All punishments awarded according to
the Law of moses » The jews » Accused Christ of breaking
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people

John 19:8 (show verse)

Now when Pilate heard this he was the more afraid;

Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people

John 19:9 (show verse)

and went into the palace again, and saith to Jesus, From whence art thou? but Jesus gave him no answer.

Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Place of, called the hall of judgment
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Pretorium » Also called praetorium, common hall, judgment hall, and palace

John 19:10 (show verse)

Pilate therefore saith unto Him, Dost thou not speak to me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?

Courage » Examples of » Christ
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Power » There being no power other than God
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Power of life and death vested in its authorities

John 19:11 (show verse)

Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above; wherefore he, that delivered me up to thee, hath the greater sin.

Christ's » Attitude toward children » Composure
Courage » Examples of » Christ
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Power » There being no power other than God

John 19:12 (show verse)

Upon this Pilate sought to release Him; but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou art not Cesar's friend; for whosoever maketh himself a king, opposeth Cesar.

Christ » Defamed » Accused of treason
Cowardice » Instances of » Pilate, in condemning jesus, through fear of the people
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Government » Corruption in » Instances of » Pilate » Delivering » Jesus
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people

John 19:13 (show verse)

Therefore when Pilate heard this he brought Jesus forth, and sat down on the tribunal, in a place called the Pavement, but in Hebrew, Gabbatha.

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Cowardice » Instances of » Pilate, in condemning jesus, through fear of the people
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Gabbatha » A place for judgment in jerusalem, where pilate passed sentence on jesus
Government » Corruption in » Instances of » Pilate » Delivering » Jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Pilate
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people

John 19:14 (show verse)

(And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour.) And he saith to the Jews, Behold your king. But they cried out,

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Cowardice » Instances of » Pilate, in condemning jesus, through fear of the people
Days » Feast of » Of preparation
Days » Th sixth day of the week called preparation day
Feast of the passover » The day before the sabbath in, called the preparation
Government » Corruption in » Instances of » Pilate » Delivering » Jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Preparation » Day of

John 19:15 (show verse)

Away with Him, away with Him, crucify Him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your king? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Cesar.

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Cowardice » Instances of » Pilate, in condemning jesus, through fear of the people
Fanaticism » The jews against Christ
Government » Corruption in » Instances of » Pilate » Delivering » Jesus
Irony » Instances of » Pilate, calling jesus "king,"
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Sarcasm » Instances of » The persecutors of jesus

John 19:16 (show verse)

Then delivered he Him therefore unto them to be crucified.

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Cowardice » Instances of » Pilate, in condemning jesus, through fear of the people
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Government » Corruption in » Instances of » Pilate » Delivering » Jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Verdict » Against jesus

John 19:17 (show verse)

And they took Jesus, and led Him away. And He went out, bearing his cross, into a place called the place of a scull, in Hebrew Golgotha:

Calvary » Also called golgotha, place where jesus was crucified
Cross » The instrument of death
Cross » Carried by » Jesus
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Gates » Criminals generally punished without
Golgotha » The aramaic name of the place where jesus was crucified
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Jesus Christ, Savior » Carried the burdens of humanity
Sufferings of Christ » Carried the burdens of humanity

John 19:18 (show verse)

where they crucified Him, and with Him two others, one on each side, and Jesus in the middle.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus

John 19:19 (show verse)

And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross: and there was written, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Jesus Christ, King » Written on his cross
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Inscriptions » Above jesus at the crucifixion
Irony » Instances of » The inscription of pilate above jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus (of nazareth), king of the jews
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Accusation in writing placed over the head of those executed
Superscription (inscription) » Inscription, sign » On the cross

John 19:20 (show verse)

Many of the Jews therefore read this inscription; for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and it was written in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Hebrew » Used to denote the language (aramaic) of the jews
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Language » Many spoken at jerusalem
Language » Mentioned in scripture » Latin

John 19:21 (show verse)

And the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, Write not "The king of the Jews," but that "He said, I am king of the Jews."

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

John 19:22 (show verse)

Pilate answered, What I have written, I have written.

Character » Instances of firmness » Pilate
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

John 19:23 (show verse)

And the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, (and made four parts, to each soldier a part,) and his coat. Now the coat had no seam in it, being woven from the top throughout:

Art » Primitive » Of the weaver
Arts of the » Weaver
Crucifixion » He was crucified
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Dress » Sleeveless shirt, called coat
Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Tunic or coat
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Casting Lots » The garments of jesus divided by
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Garments of those executed given to the soldiers
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
Sufferings of Christ » He was crucified

John 19:24 (show verse)

they said therefore to one another, Let us not cut it, but let us cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, "They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots." These things therefore the soldiers did.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Casting Lots » The garments of jesus divided by
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
The word of God » Fulfilled by jesus

John 19:25 (show verse)

Now there stood near the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene.

John 19:26 (show verse)

Jesus therefore seeing his mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, saith to his mother, Woman, behold thy son:

Children » Christ was an example to
Children » Love of, for parents » Jesus
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Filial honour » Examples of » Jesus
Honour » Examples of » Jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
John » The apostle » Present at the crucifixion
John » The apostle » Is intrusted with the care of mary, mother of jesus
John, beloved disciple » Refers to Christian love twenty-five or more, times in his epistles » Beloved disciple
John, beloved disciple » Facts concerning » Intrusted with the care of Christ's mother
Mary » The mother of jesus » Present at the cross
Mothers » Examples of filial honour » Jesus

John 19:27 (show verse)

and then saith to the disciple, Behold thy mother. And from that hour the same disciple took her to his own home.

Children » Christ was an example to
Children » Love of, for parents » Jesus
Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Home » General references to
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
John » The apostle » Present at the crucifixion
Kindness » Instances of » John to mary
Mary » The mother of jesus » Present at the cross
Mary » The mother of jesus » Is committed to the care of john
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ

John 19:28 (show verse)

After this Jesus knowing that all things were now finished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.

Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
Christ » Prescience of » General references to
Christ » His foreknowledge » General references to
Christ » Fellowship with » Foreknowledge of
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Thirsting
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ

John 19:29 (show verse)

Now there was set a vessel there full of vinegar: so they filled a spunge with the vinegar, and putting it upon hyssop, held it up to his mouth.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Hyssop » Used in giving jesus vinegar on the cross
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Vinegar » Offered to Christ while on the cross
Wine » Cheap wine (like vinegar) given to jesus at the crucifixion

John 19:30 (show verse)

And when Jesus had received the vinegar, He said, It is finished. And reclining his head, He yielded up the ghost.

Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
Christ's » Presence, in » Task
Completion » Work should be carried to completion
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » death
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Completion of

John 19:31 (show verse)

The Jews therefore, that the bodies might not remain upon the cross on the sabbath-day, because it was now the preparation, (for that sabbath-day was an high-day) desired Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

Burial » Of persons hanged, always on the days of execution
Days » Th sixth day of the week called preparation day
Feast of the passover » The day before the sabbath in, called the preparation
Feast of the passover » The sabbath in, a high day
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Legs » Of the crucified, broken
Sabbath » Preparations for the

John 19:32 (show verse)

So the soldiers came, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other that was crucified with Him. But coming to Jesus,

Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Legs » Of the crucified, broken

John 19:33 (show verse)

as they saw He was dead already, they did not break his legs:

Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Living waters » Waters coming forth from the rock
Living waters » The lord being the fountain of living waters
Prophecies respecting Christ » That a bone of him should not be broken

John 19:34 (show verse)

but one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and immediately there came out blood and water.

the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Side being pierced
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Living waters » Waters coming forth from the rock
Living waters » The lord being the fountain of living waters
Prophecies respecting Christ » His being pierced
Spear » Plunged into jesus' side

John 19:35 (show verse)

And he that saw it testifieth it, and his testimony is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye may believe.

Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Aids to
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)

John 19:36 (show verse)

For these things were done, that the scripture might be fulfilled, Not a bone of Him shall be broken.

Bones » None of Christ's broken
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Not a bone of, broken
Prophecies respecting Christ » That a bone of him should not be broken

John 19:37 (show verse)

And again another scripture saith, They shall look on Him whom they have pierced.

Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Prophecies respecting Christ » His being pierced

John 19:38 (show verse)

And after these things Joseph of Arimathea (who was a disciple of Jesus, but a concealed one for fear of the Jews) petitioned Pilate, that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him leave: he came therefore and took away the body of Jesus.

Arimathea » A town five miles north of jerusalem
Burial » Soon after death
Burial » The right of all nations
Cowardice » Instances of » Joseph of arimathaea, secretly a disciple
Discipleship » Conditions of » Secret discipleship, examples of
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Judea, modern » Towns of » Arimathea
public Opinion » Feared by » Joseph of arimathaea
Pontius pilate » Allows joseph of arimathaea to take jesus' body
Secret discipleship » Examples of

John 19:39 (show verse)

And there came also Nicodemus (who at first came to Jesus by night) and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes about an hundred pound weight.

Aloes » Trees
Aloes » In embalming the dead
Burial » Soon after death
Burial » The body was » Preserved with spices
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Nicodemus
myrrh » Used for embalming
Nicodemus » Rendered a loving, though belated, service to Christ
Spices » Prepared for embalming the corpse of jesus
Trees » Varieties » Aloes

John 19:40 (show verse)

So they took the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen cloths, with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.

Burial » Soon after death
Burial » The body was » Wound in linen for
Burial » The body was » Preserved with spices
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » Embalming
The Dead » Embalming
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » Grave-clothes
The Dead » Grave-clothes
The Dead » Were wrapped in lined with spices
Embalming » How performed by the jews
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Nicodemus
Nicodemus » Rendered a loving, though belated, service to Christ
Spices » Prepared for embalming the corpse of jesus

John 19:41 (show verse)

Now there was a garden in the place where He was crucified; and in the garden a new sepulchre, in which none had ever yet been laid.

Burial » Soon after death
Burial » Burying places » Tombs » In gardens
Jerusalem » Jesus' gravesite
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb

John 19:42 (show verse)

There therefore they laid Jesus, because of the Jews preparation-day; for the sepulchre was near.

Burial » Soon after death
Days » Th sixth day of the week called preparation day
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb