John 18:34 net — Jesus replied,“Are you saying this on your own initiative, or have others told you about me?”

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"Jesus replied,“Are you saying this on your own initiative, or have others told you about me?”"

— John 18:34, NET Bible

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John 18 — Context

31

Pilate told them,“Take him yourselves and pass judgment on him according to your own law!” The Jewish leaders replied,“We cannot legally put anyone to death.”

32

(This happened to fulfill the word Jesus had spoken when he indicated what kind of death he was going to die.)

33

Pilate Questions Jesus So Pilate went back into the governor’s residence, summoned Jesus, and asked him,“Are you the king of the Jews?”

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Jesus replied,“Are you saying this on your own initiative, or have others told you about me?”

35

Pilate answered,“I am not a Jew, am I? Your own people and your chief priests handed you over to me. What have you done?”

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Jesus replied,“My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my servants would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish authorities. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.”

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Then Pilate said,“So you are a king!” Jesus replied,“You say that I am a king. For this reason I was born, and for this reason I came into the world– to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.”

John 18:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 18:34 say?
John 18:34 in the NET Bible reads: “Jesus replied,“Are you saying this on your own initiative, or have others told you about me?””
Where is John 18:34 in the Bible?
John 18:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 18, verse 34.
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 18:34.
What translation should I read John 18:34 in?
John 18:34 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 18:34?
John 18:34 reads (NET): “Jesus replied,“Are you saying this on your own initiative, or have others told you about me?”” 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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