John 19:7 net — The Jewish leaders replied,“We have a law, and according to our law he ought to die, because he claimed to be the Son o…

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"The Jewish leaders replied,“We have a law, and according to our law he ought to die, because he claimed to be the Son of God!”"

— John 19:7, NET Bible

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John 19 — Context

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Again Pilate went out and said to the Jewish leaders,“Look, I am bringing him out to you, so that you may know that I find no reason for an accusation against him.”

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So Jesus came outside, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them,“Look, here is the man!”

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When the chief priests and their officers saw him, they shouted out,“Crucify him! Crucify him!” Pilate said,“You take him and crucify him! Certainly I find no reason for an accusation against him!”

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The Jewish leaders replied,“We have a law, and according to our law he ought to die, because he claimed to be the Son of God!”

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When Pilate heard what they said, he was more afraid than ever,

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and he went back into the governor’s residence and said to Jesus,“Where do you come from?” But Jesus gave him no answer.

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So Pilate said,“Do you refuse to speak to me? Don’t you know I have the authority to release you, and to crucify you?”

John 19:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 19:7 say?
John 19:7 in the NET Bible reads: “The Jewish leaders replied,“We have a law, and according to our law he ought to die, because he claimed to be the Son of God!””
Where is John 19:7 in the Bible?
John 19:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 19, verse 7.
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 19:7.
What translation should I read John 19:7 in?
John 19:7 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 19:7?
John 19:7 reads (NET): “The Jewish leaders replied,“We have a law, and according to our law he ought to die, because he claimed to be the Son of God!”” 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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