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185:00.03 Trial outside buildings John 18:28b (Same) "Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover."

185:02.01 Pilate asks what accusation. John 18:29-30 (Same) "Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?
They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee."

185:02.02 Pilate: Why don't you judge Him. John 18:31a (Same) "Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law.
The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:"

185:02.03 Reply: we can't kill him. John 18:31b (Same) "Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law.
The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:"

185:02.10 Charges against Jesus Luke 23:2 (Same) "And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King."

185:02.10 Charges against Jesus Mark 15:3a (Same) "And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing."

185:02.10 Charges against Jesus Matthew 27:12a (Same) "And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing."

185:03.01 Jesus' view on tribute. Luke 20:25 (Same) "And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's."

185:03.01 Jesus' view on tribute. Mark 12:17 (Same) "And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.
And they marvelled at him."

185:03.01 Jesus' view on tribute. Matthew 22:21 (Same) "They say unto him, Caesar's.
Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's."

185:03.01 Pilate questions Jesus. John 18:33a (Same) "Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?"

185:03.02 Are you King of Jews. John 18:33b (Same) "Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?"

185:03.02 Are you King of Jews. Luke 23:3a (Same) "And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews?
And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it."

185:03.02 Are you King of Jews. Mark 15:2a (Same) "And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews?
And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it."

185:03.02 Are you King of Jews. Matthew 27:11a (Same) "And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews?
And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest."

185:03.02 Why do you ask. John 18:34-35 (Same) "Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?
Pilate answered, Am I a Jew?
Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?"

185:03.03 Kingdom not of this world. John 18:36 (Same) "Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence."

185:03.04 "Kingdom" acknowledge. John 18:37a (Same) "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."

185:03.04 "Kingdom" acknowledge. Luke 23:3b (Same) "And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews?
And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it."

185:03.04 "Kingdom" acknowledge. Mark 15:2b (Same) "And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews?
And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it."

185:03.04 "Kingdom" acknowledge. Matthew 27:11b (Same) "And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews?
And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest."

185:03.04 Jesus' destiny: to show truth. John 18:37b (Same) "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."

185:03.05 What is truth. John 18:38a (Same) "Pilate saith unto him, What is truth?
And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all."

185:03.07 Jews angry. Luke 23:5 (Same) "And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place."

185:03.07 Pilate: I find no fault in him. John 18:38b (Same) "Pilate saith unto him, What is truth?
And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all."

185:03.07 Pilate: I find no fault in him. Luke 23:4 (Same) "Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man."

185:03.08 Galileans are under Herod Luke 23:6 (Same) "When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean."

185:03.08 Honored Herod's jurisdiction Luke 23:12 (Same) "And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves."

185:03.09 Pilate sends Jesus to Herod Luke 23:7 (Same) "And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time."

185:04.01 Herod's feelings Luke 23:8 (Same) "And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him."

185:04.02 Jesus silent before Herod Luke 23:9 (Same) "Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing."

185:04.03 Jesus robed & returned to Pilate Luke 23:10-11 (Same) "And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.
And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate."

185:05.01 I find no fault in him Luke 23:13-16 (Same) "And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him.
I will therefore chastise him, and release him."

185:05.02 Custom to free prisoner John 18:39a (Same) "And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight."

185:05.02 Custom to free prisoner Luke 23:17 (Same) "(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)"

185:05.02 Custom to free prisoner Mark 15:6 (Same) "Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired."

185:05.02 Custom to free prisoner Matthew 27:15 (Same) "Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would."

185:05.02 Pilate: I will free Jesus John 18:39 (Same) "But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?"

185:05.03 Barabbas was a murderer John 18:40b (Same) "Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury."

185:05.03 Barabbas was a murderer Luke 23:18-19 (Same) "And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas."

185:05.03 Barabbas was a murderer Mark 15:7 (Same) "And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection."

185:05.03 Barabbas was a murderer Matthew 27:16 (Same) "And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas."

185:05.03 Crowd calls: "free Barabbas" John 18:40a (Same) "Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury."

185:05.04 "Release Barabbas." John 18:40a (Same) "Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury."

185:05.04 "Release Barabbas." Luke 23:18 (Same) "And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas."

185:05.04 "Release Barabbas." Mark 15:11 (Same) "But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them."

185:05.04 Which prisoner shall I release John 18:39b (Same) "And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight."

185:05.04 Which prisoner shall I release Mark 15:9 (Same) "But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?"

185:05.04 Which prisoner shall I release Matthew 27:17 (Same) "Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you?
Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?"

185:05.06 Jesus and Barabbas Mark 15:10 (Same) "For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy."

185:05.06 Jesus and Barabbas Matthew 27:18 (Same) "For he knew that for envy they had delivered him."

185:05.07 Pilate's message from his wife Matthew 27:19a (Same) "When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him."

185:05.08 Contents of message Matthew 27:19b (Same) "When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him."

185:05.08 Delay helps enemies Mark 15:11 (Same) "But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them."

185:05.08 Delay helps enemies Matthew 27:20 (Same) "But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus."

185:05.09 What of Jesus? Crucify him! Luke 23:20-21 (Same) "Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.
But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him."

185:05.09 What of Jesus? Crucify him! Mark 15:12-13 (Same) "And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?
And they cried out again, Crucify him."

185:05.09 What of Jesus? Crucify him! Matthew 27:22 (Same) "Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?
They all say unto him, Let him be crucified."

185:05.10 Why crucify Jesus? Luke 23:22-23 (Same) "And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done?
I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.
And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified.
And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed."

185:05.10 Why crucify Jesus? Mark 15:14 (Same) "Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done?
And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him."

185:05.10 Why crucify Jesus? Matthew 27:23 (Same) "And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done?
But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified."

185:06.02 Jesus scourged John 19:1 (Same) "Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him."

185:06.02 Jesus scourged Luke 23:16 (Same) "I will therefore chastise him, and release him."

185:06.02 Jesus scourged Mark 15:15b (Same) "And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified."

185:06.02 Jesus scourged Matthew 27:26b (Same) "Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified."

185:06.02 The scourging John 19:2-3 (Same) "And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands."

185:06.02 The scourging Mark 15:16-20a (Same) "And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band.
And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head, And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.
And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him."

185:06.02 The scourging Matthew 27:27-31a (Same) "Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.
And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.
And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.
And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him."

185:06.03 Behold the man John 19:4-6b (Same) "Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.
Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe.
And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.
Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him."

185:06.05 Crucify him! John 19:6a (Same) "When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.
Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him."

185:06.05 Crucify him! Luke 23:23a (Same) "And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified.
And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed."

185:06.07 High priest faces Pilate John 19:7-9a (Same) "The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.
When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou?
But Jesus gave him no answer."

185:07.01 Pilate questions Jesus John 19:9b (Same) "And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou?
But Jesus gave him no answer."

185:07.02 Jesus does not reply John 19:9c (Same) "And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou?
But Jesus gave him no answer."

185:07.02 Last dialog with Jesus John 19:10-11 (Same) "Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?
Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin."

185:07.05 Pilate's last effort John 19:12-15 (Same) "And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.
When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha.
And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! But they cried out, 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 Caesar."

185:08.02 "I find no guilt in him" John 18:38 (Same) "Pilate saith unto him, What is truth?
And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all."

185:08.02 "I find no guilt in him" John 19:4-6 (Same) "Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.
Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe.
And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.
Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him."

185:08.02 "I find no guilt in him" Luke 23:4 (Same) "Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man."

185:08.02 "I find no guilt in him" Luke 23:22 (Same) "And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done?
I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go."

185:08.02 Pilate washes hands Matthew 27:24-25 (Same) "When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.
Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children."

185:08.02 Release of Barabbas Luke 23:24-25a (Same) "And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.
And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will."

185:08.02 Release of Barabbas Mark 15:15a (Same) "And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified."

185:08.02 Release of Barabbas Matthew 27:26a (Same) "Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified."

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Bible cross-references are from the Paramony, by Dr. Duane Faw
Available as a separate volume from Uversa Press


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