Indictments: The Second, of Treason
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Matthew 27:11, 37
Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. / Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Mark 15:2, 26
So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. / And the charge inscribed against Him read: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Luke 23:2, 3, 38
And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.” / So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. / Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
John 18:30, 33
“If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.” / Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”
John 19:12, 19–22
From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” / Pilate also had a notice posted on the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. / Pilate answered, “What I have written, I have written.”