John 19:17 kjv — And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:

King James Version

"And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:"

— John 19:17, King James Version

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John 19 — Context

14

And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!

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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 Cesar.

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Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.

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And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:

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Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.

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And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.

John 19:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 19:17 say?
John 19:17 in the King James Version reads: “And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:”
Where is John 19:17 in the Bible?
John 19:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 19, verse 17.
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 19:17.
What translation should I read John 19:17 in?
John 19:17 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 19:17?
John 19:17 reads (KJV): “And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:” 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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