John 19:8 nasb — Therefore when Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid;

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"Therefore when Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid;"

— John 19:8, NASB

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John 19 — Context

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Jesus then came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate *said to them, "Behold, the Man!"

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So when the chief priests and the officers saw Him, they cried out saying, "Crucify, crucify!" Pilate *said to them, "Take Him yourselves and crucify Him, for I find no guilt in Him."

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The Jews answered him, "We have a law, and by that law He ought to die because He made Himself out to be the Son of God."

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Therefore when Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid;

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and he entered into the Praetorium again and *said to Jesus, "Where are You from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.

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So Pilate *said to Him, "You do not speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?"

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Jesus answered, "You would have no authority over Me, unless it had been given you from above; for this reason he who delivered Me to you has the greater sin."

John 19:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 19:8 say?
John 19:8 in the NASB reads: “Therefore when Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid;”
Where is John 19:8 in the Bible?
John 19:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 19, verse 8.
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 19:8.
What translation should I read John 19:8 in?
John 19:8 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 19:8?
John 19:8 reads (NASB): “Therefore when Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid;” 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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