John 19:16 net — Then Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified.The CrucifixionSo they took Jesus,

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"Then Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified.The CrucifixionSo they took Jesus,"

— John 19:16, NET Bible

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John 19 — Context

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When Pilate heard these words he brought Jesus outside and sat down on the judgment seat in the place called“The Stone Pavement”(Gabbatha in Aramaic).

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(Now it was the day of preparation for the Passover, about noon.) Pilate said to the Jewish leaders,“Look, here is your king!”

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Then they shouted out,“Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him!” Pilate asked,“Shall I crucify your king?” The high priests replied,“We have no king except Caesar!”

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Then Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified.The CrucifixionSo they took Jesus,

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and carrying his own cross he went out to the place called“The Place of the Skull”(called in Aramaic Golgotha).

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There they crucified him along with two others, one on each side, with Jesus in the middle.

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Pilate also had a notice written and fastened to the cross, which read:“Jesus the Nazarene, the king of the Jews.”

John 19:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 19:16 say?
John 19:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Then Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified.The CrucifixionSo they took Jesus,”
Where is John 19:16 in the Bible?
John 19:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 19, verse 16.
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 19:16.
What translation should I read John 19:16 in?
John 19:16 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 19:16?
John 19:16 reads (NET): “Then Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified.The CrucifixionSo they took Jesus,” 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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