John 18:31 akjv — Then said Pilate to them, Take you him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said to him, It is not…

American King James Version

"Then said Pilate to them, Take you him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said to him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: "

— John 18:31, American King James Version

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John 18 — Context

28

Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas to 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.

29

Pilate then went out to them, and said, What accusation bring you against this man?

30

They answered and said to him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up to you.

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Then said Pilate to them, Take you him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said to him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:

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That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spoke, signifying what death he should die.

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Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said to him, Are you the King of the Jews?

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Jesus answered him, Say you this thing of yourself, or did others tell it you of me?

John 18:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 18:31 say?
John 18:31 in the American King James Version reads: “Then said Pilate to them, Take you him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said to him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: ”
Where is John 18:31 in the Bible?
John 18:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 18, verse 31.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 18:31.
What translation should I read John 18:31 in?
John 18:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 18:31?
John 18:31 reads (AKJV): “Then said Pilate to them, Take you him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said to him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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