John 19:18 akjv — Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the middle. ¶

American King James Version

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

— John 19:18, American King James Version

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John 19 — Context

15

But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate says to them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.

16

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

17

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 middle. ¶

19

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

20

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

21

Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.

John 19:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 19:18 say?
John 19:18 in the American King James Version reads: “Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the middle. ¶ ”
Where is John 19:18 in the Bible?
John 19:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 19, verse 18.
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 19:18.
What translation should I read John 19:18 in?
John 19:18 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 19:18?
John 19:18 reads (AKJV): “Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the middle. ¶ ” 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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