John 19:14 kjv
And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!
John 19:14 nkjv
Now it was the Preparation Day of the Passover, and about the sixth hour. And he said to the Jews, "Behold your King!"
John 19:14 niv
It was the day of Preparation of the Passover; it was about noon. "Here is your king," Pilate said to the Jews.
John 19:14 esv
Now it was the day of Preparation of the Passover. It was about the sixth hour. He said to the Jews, "Behold your King!"
John 19:14 nlt
It was now about noon on the day of preparation for the Passover. And Pilate said to the people, "Look, here is your king!"
John 19 14 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 19:14 | "Now it was the day of preparation of the Passover..." | John 19:14 (Main Verse) |
| Exodus 12:6 | "You shall keep it until the fourteenth day of the same month..." | Exodus 12:6 (Passover day) |
| Deuteronomy 16:5 | "...you may not sacrifice the Passover within any of your gates..." | Deuteronomy 16:5 (Passover sacrifice location) |
| Matthew 26:17 | "On the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus..." | Matthew 26:17 (Passover timing) |
| Mark 14:12 | "And on the first day of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover..." | Mark 14:12 (Passover timing) |
| Luke 22:7 | "Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover must be sacrificed." | Luke 22:7 (Passover timing) |
| John 13:1 | "Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come..." | John 13:1 (Passover anticipation) |
| John 18:28 | "Then they led Jesus from the house of Caiaphas to the governor's headquarters..." | John 18:28 (Trial context) |
| John 18:39 | "But there is also an custom of yours, that I shall release to you one at the feast of the Passover." | John 18:39 (Passover custom) |
| John 19:31 | "Since it was the day of preparation, in order to prevent the bodies from remaining on the cross during the Sabbath..." | John 19:31 (Preparation context) |
| Acts 12:3-4 | "...during the days of Unleavened Bread... he arrested Peter... also Peter was removed from prison." | Acts 12:3-4 (Passover context) |
| Numbers 28:16 | "On the fourteenth day of the first month is the Passover of the LORD." | Numbers 28:16 (Passover date) |
| Leviticus 23:5 | "The Passover of the LORD shall be on the fourteenth day of the first month." | Leviticus 23:5 (Passover date) |
| Psalm 118:22 | "The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone." | Psalm 118:22 (Messianic stone) |
| Isaiah 53:3 | "He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief..." | Isaiah 53:3 (Suffering servant) |
| Matthew 27:24-26 | "So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was starting, he took water and washed his hands..." | Matthew 27:24-26 (Pilate's decision) |
| Genesis 3:15 | "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel." | Genesis 3:15 (Protoevangelium) |
| 1 Corinthians 5:7 | "Clean out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed." | 1 Corinthians 5:7 (Christ as Passover) |
| John 1:29 | "The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, 'Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'" | John 1:29 (Lamb of God title) |
| Revelation 5:12 | "saying with a loud voice, 'Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power, and wealth, and wisdom, and might, and honor, and glory, and blessing!'" | Revelation 5:12 (Worthy Lamb) |
| John 19:15 | "They cried out, 'Away with him; away with him; crucify him!' Pilate said to them, 'Shall I crucify your King?'" | John 19:15 (Crowd's demand) |
| John 19:16 | "So he delivered him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus..." | John 19:16 (Jesus handed over) |
| Zechariah 13:7 | "'Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who stands next to me,' declares the LORD of hosts. 'Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; I will turn my hand against the little ones.'" | Zechariah 13:7 (Shepherd struck) |
John 19 verses
John 19 14 Meaning
This verse marks a pivotal moment in Jesus' trial, stating it was the "preparation of the Passover." It signifies the specific day and time when observant Jews would be making ready for the feast of Passover, highlighting the intentionality and legal requirement surrounding this significant observance. Jesus' condemnation and crucifixion occur at the precise time of this ritual preparation.
John 19 14 Context
This verse is situated within the passion narrative of Jesus' trial before Pontius Pilate. Following Jesus' examination and accusation, Pilate brought him out. John specifies the temporal context, emphasizing that this was the day set aside for preparing the Passover meal, a significant annual Jewish festival commemorating their exodus from Egypt. This temporal setting underscores the irony and deep theological meaning of Jesus' trial and impending crucifixion occurring at the very time the Paschal lamb was being prepared. The preceding verse (John 19:13) notes that Pilate sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, Gabbatha, further establishing the judicial and public setting for this event. The subsequent verses will detail the crowd's demand for Jesus' crucifixion and Pilate's reluctant agreement.
John 19 14 Word analysis
Now: (νυν - nun) Indicates a transition in time or narrative.
it was: (ἦν - ēn) Past continuous tense of "to be."
the day: (ἡμέρα - hēmera) Refers to a 24-hour period.
of preparation: (παρασκευή - paraskeuē) A feminine noun meaning preparation, making ready.
- Significance: This term specifically refers to the preparation for the Sabbath or a festival. In this context, it points to the preparation for the Passover feast.
- Synonyms/Related Terms: This term is used in the New Testament in reference to preparing meals or specific religious observances (e.g., Mark 15:42, Luke 23:54).
- Jewish Practice: Jewish law mandated the preparation of food and other necessities before the Sabbath or festivals, as work was forbidden on these holy days.
of the Passover: (τοῦ πάσχα - tou pascha) Genitive case of the noun "Pascha," which is a transliteration of the Hebrew word "Pesach" (פֶּסַח - Pesaḥ).
- Meaning: Passover.
- Significance: Passover was a central festival in Judaism, commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, specifically the night the Angel of Death "passed over" the houses of the Israelites. The Paschal lamb was central to this observance.
- Aramaic Origin: The Greek word "Pascha" derives from the Hebrew "Pesach."
- Theological Link: The "preparation of the Passover" is profoundly significant as Jesus is the true Passover Lamb.
the sixth hour: (ὥρα ἕκτη - hōra hekte)
- Meaning: The sixth hour.
- Jewish Time: In the Jewish system, the day began at sunrise (around 6:00 AM), so the sixth hour would be around midday (12:00 PM).
- Roman Time: While the Roman system also divided the day, the context here clearly implies Jewish reckoning.
- Crucifixion Timing: Later verses (John 19:14-16) reveal Pilate delivering Jesus at this point, leading to crucifixion, and Jesus' crucifixion occurred around the third hour, with the darkness beginning at the sixth hour (Mark 15:33). The specific time in this verse might relate to when the Paschal lamb would be slain by many families or when the day's preparation would be finalized for Pilate's part in the judgment. John often emphasizes the divine timing of Jesus' ministry and suffering, aligning them with God's plan.
And: (καί - kai) Conjunction linking clauses.
Pilate said: (εἶπεν δὲ ὁ Πιλᾶτος - eipen de ho Pilatos) "Pilate said."
- Pilate: (Πιλᾶτος - Pilatos) The Roman governor of Judea.
- said: (εἶπεν - eipen) Aorist indicative active of λέγω (legō) - to say.
to the Jews: (τοῖς Ἰουδαίοις - tois Ioudaiois) Dative plural of Ἰουδαῖος (Ioudaios), Jew.
- Contextual Usage: John often uses "the Jews" to refer to the Jewish authorities or a faction of the Jewish crowd opposing Jesus, rather than all Jewish people.
Behold, your King: (ἴδε ὁ βασιλεὺς ὑμῶν - ide ho basileus hymōn)
- Behold: (ἴδε - ide) Imperative form of ὁράω (horaō) - to see, to look, behold. An imperative calling for attention.
- your: (ὑμῶν - hymōn) Possessive pronoun, second person plural.
- King: (βασιλεὺς - basileus) King.
- Significance: Pilate sarcastically presents Jesus, the man condemned, to the Jewish leaders as their King, echoing the accusation against Jesus and challenging their authority and loyalty. This statement carries profound irony, as Jesus is indeed their true King, but one rejected by the religious establishment.
John 19 14 Bonus section
The Greek term for "preparation" (paraskeuē) implies a diligent getting ready for a sacred occasion, emphasizing order and forethought. This is in stark contrast to the chaos and injustice of the trial itself. The association of Jesus with the Passover lamb is a central theme in Johannine theology. Jesus Himself alluded to His suffering and death in relation to the Passover from early in His ministry (John 13:1). The very name "Passover" (Pesach) refers to God "passing over" the homes of the Israelites in Egypt, marking them for salvation. By dying at the time of Passover preparation, Jesus becomes the one whose sacrifice allows God to "pass over" humanity's sin. This verse is also notable for John's consistent emphasis on the "hour" of Jesus' coming, which was now fully arrived for His suffering and glorification. The contrast between Pilate's governmental "throne" (judgment seat) and Jesus' true kingship is starkly presented here.
John 19 14 Commentary
This verse vividly frames the critical juncture of Jesus' condemnation by placing it within the highly significant context of Passover preparation. The statement "the day of preparation of the Passover" highlights not just a chronological marker but also a deeply symbolic one. Passover was the commemoration of God's deliverance from bondage, celebrated with the ritual slaughter and eating of a lamb. John, in his Gospel, consistently portrays Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and types, particularly associating Him with the Passover lamb. His crucifixion, therefore, happens at the very time the lambs were being sacrificed for the feast, making Jesus the Paschal Lamb sacrificed for the sins of the world. Pilate's presentation of Jesus to the Jewish leaders with the mocking words, "Behold, your King," in verse 14, further emphasizes the central conflict: the spiritual kingship of Jesus versus the temporal and religious authority of the rulers who rejected Him. The timing and the words are laden with theological weight, positioning Jesus as the true King whose sacrifice brings salvation, fulfilling the very meaning of the Passover.