John 18:36 cpdv — Jesus responded: “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my ministers would certainly striv…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Jesus responded: “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my ministers would certainly strive so that I would not be handed over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not now from here.” "

— John 18:36, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 18 — Context

33

Then Pilate entered the praetorium again, and he called Jesus and said to him, “You are the king of the Jews?”

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Jesus responded, “Are you saying this of yourself, or have others spoken to you about me?”

35

Pilate responded: “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the high priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?”

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Jesus responded: “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my ministers would certainly strive so that I would not be handed over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not now from here.”

37

And so Pilate said to him, “You are a king, then?” Jesus answered, “You are saying that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world: so that I may offer testimony to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears my voice.”

38

Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and he said to them, “I find no case against him.

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But you have a custom, that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Therefore, do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?”

John 18:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 18:36 say?
John 18:36 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Jesus responded: “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my ministers would certainly strive so that I would not be handed over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not now from here.” ”
Where is John 18:36 in the Bible?
John 18:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 18, verse 36.
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 18:36.
What translation should I read John 18:36 in?
John 18:36 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 18:36?
John 18:36 reads (CPDV): “Jesus responded: “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my ministers would certainly strive so that I would not be handed over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not now from here.” ” 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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