John 19:3 kjv — And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

King James Version

"And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands."

— John 19:3, King James Version

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John 19 — Context

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Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.

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And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,

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And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

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Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.

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Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

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When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

John 19:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 19:3 say?
John 19:3 in the King James Version reads: “And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.”
Where is John 19:3 in the Bible?
John 19:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 19, verse 3.
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 19:3.
What translation should I read John 19:3 in?
John 19:3 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 19:3?
John 19:3 reads (KJV): “And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.” 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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