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Themes in John 19

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Themes in John 19

John 19:1 (show verse)

Then Pilate had Jesus taken away and whipped.

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)

The soldiers twisted some thorns into a victor's crown, put it on his head, and threw a purple robe on him.

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)

They kept coming up to him and saying, "Long live the king of the Jews!" Then they began to slap him on the face.

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 went outside again and told the Jews, "Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against 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)

Then Jesus came outside, wearing the victor's crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate told them, "Here is 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

John 19:6 (show verse)

When the high priests and the officials saw him, they shouted, "Crucify him! Crucify him!" Pilate told them, "You take him and crucify him. I find no basis for a charge against 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 Jewish leaders answered Pilate, "We have a law, and according to that Law he must die because he made himself out to be 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)

When Pilate heard this, he became even 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)

Returning to his headquarters, he asked Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus did not answer him.

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)

So Pilate asked him, "Aren't you going to speak to me? You realize, don't you, that I have the authority to release you and the authority to crucify you?"

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 him, "You have no authority over me at all, except what was given to you from above. That's why the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a 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)

From then on, Pilate tried to release him, but the Jewish leaders kept shouting, "If you release this fellow, you're not a friend of Caesar! Anyone who claims to be a king is defying Caesar!"

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)

When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus outside and sat down on the judgment seat in a place called The Pavement, which in Hebrew is called 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)

Now it was the Preparation Day for the Passover, about noon. He told the Jewish leaders, "Here is your king!"

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)

Then they shouted, "Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!" Pilate asked them, "Should I crucify your king?"

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)

The high priests responded, "We have no king but Caesar!" Then Pilate handed him over to be crucified, and they took Jesus away.

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)

Carrying the cross all by himself, he went out to what is called The Place of a Skull, which in Hebrew is called 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)

There they crucified him, along with two others, one on each side of him with 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)

Pilate wrote an inscription and put it on the cross. It read, "Jesus from 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 Jews read this inscription, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city. It was written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek.

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)

Then the Jewish high priests told Pilate, "Don't write, "The King of the Jews,' but that this fellow said, "I am the 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 replied, "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)

When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier, and took his cloak as well. The cloak was seamless, woven in one piece from the top down.

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)

So they told each other, "Let's not tear it. Instead, let's throw dice to see who gets it." This was to fulfill the Scripture that says, "They divided my clothes among themselves, and for my clothing they threw dice." So that is what 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)

Meanwhile, standing near Jesus' cross were his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.

John 19:26 (show verse)

When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he kept loving standing there, he told his mother, "Dear lady, here is your 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)

Then he told the disciple, "Here is your mother." And from that hour the disciple took her into 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, when Jesus realized that everything was now completed, he said (in order to fulfill the Scripture), "I'm thirsty."

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)

A jar of sour wine was standing there, so they put a sponge full of the wine on a branch of hyssop and held it 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)

After Jesus had taken the wine, he said, "It is finished." Then he bowed his head and released his spirit.

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)

Since it was the Preparation Day, the Jewish leaders did not want to leave the bodies on the crosses during the Sabbath, because that was a particularly important Sabbath. So they asked Pilate to have the men's legs broken and the bodies removed.

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 went and broke the legs of the first man and then of the other man who had been crucified with him.

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

John 19:33 (show verse)

But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, 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)

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

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)

The one who saw this has testified, and his testimony is true. He knows he is telling the truth so that you, too, 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)

because these things happened so that the Scripture might be fulfilled: "None of his bones will 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)

In addition, another passage of Scripture says, "They will look on the one whom they 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)

Later on, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (though a secret one because he was afraid of the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, and he came and removed his body.

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)

Nicodemus, the man who had first come to Jesus at night, also arrived, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes weighing about 100 litra.

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)

They took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths along with spices, according to the burial custom of the Jews.

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)

A garden was located in the place where he was crucified, and in that garden was a new tomb in which no one had yet been placed.

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)

Because it was the Jewish Preparation Day, and because the tomb was nearby, they put Jesus there.

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