John 18:37

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 18:37

Thou sayest - A common form of expression for, yes, it is so. I was born into the world that I might set up and maintain a spiritual government: but this government is established in and by truth. All that love truth, hear my voice and attend to the spiritual doctrines I preach. It is by truth alone that I influence the minds and govern the manners of my subjects. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 18:37

Verse 37 37.Thou sayest that I am a king. Although Pilate had already learned, from the former answer, that Christ claims for himself some sort of kingdom, yet now Christ asserts the same thing more firmly; and, not satisfied with this, he makes an additional statement, which serves for a seal, as it were, to ratify what he had said. Hence we infer, that the doctrine concerning Christ’s kingdom is of no ordinary importance, since he has deemed it worthy of so solemn an affirmation. For this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:33-38

(b) [Within the Praetorium.] Christ ' s admission that he was a King , but that his kingdom was not of this world . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:37

Pilate therefore said to him, Art thou a King then ? The precise mean-lug of this exclamation depends on the accentuation of ουκουν —whether it be οὐκοῦν £ equivalent to igitur , "therefore:" "Therefore on your own showing you are a King!" or whether οὔκουν be the form; then it would have the force of nonne igitur? expecting an affirmative response. It is an ἅπαξ λεγόμενον in the New Testament, but it generally implies an inference and a question expecting... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:37

"The King of the Jews." It is the peculiarity of some people that a plain "Yes" and "No" can hardly ever be got out of them. After all, however, it is only an irritating peculiarity, not a dangerous one. The real danger is when people say "Yes" and "No" too easily, too thoughtlessly. Here is the question of Pilate to Jesus," Art thou the King of the Jews?" What at first sight could look simpler and easier to answer? Yet it was not simple and easy. Thus we have to consider— I. JESUS ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:37

Art thou a king then? - Dost thou admit the charge in any sense, or dost thou lay claim to a kingdom of any kind?Thou sayest ... - This is a form of expression denoting affirmation. It is equivalent to yes.That I am a king - This does not mean simply that Pilate affirmed that he was a king; it does not appear that he had done this; but it means, “Thou affirmest the truth; thou declarest what is correct, for I am a king.” I am a king in a certain sense, and do not deny it.To this end ... -... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 18:33-40

John 18:33-40. Then Pilate entered into the judgment-hall again See the note on Matthew 27:11. It seems, as the governor had heard an honourable report of Jesus, and observed in his silence, under the accusations brought against him, an air of meek majesty and greatness of spirit, rather than any consciousness of guilt, or any indication of a fierce contempt, he was willing to discourse with him more privately before he proceeded further. He therefore called Jesus, and said, Art thou the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 18:28-38

155. Before Pilate and Herod (Matthew 27:11-14; Mark 15:2-5; Luke 23:1-12; John 18:28-38)Pilate, the governor of the area, usually lived in the provincial capital Caesarea, but he came to Jerusalem during Jewish festivals to help maintain order. His official residence and administration centre in Jerusalem was called the praetorium. The Jewish leaders, wanting to have Jesus dealt with and out of the way before the festival started, took him to Pilate early in the morning (Luke 23:1; John... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 18:37

Art thou a king then? = Is it not then (Greek. oukoun. Occurs only here) that Thou art a king? or, So then a king Thou art? To this end = To (Greek. eis. App-104 .) this, i.e. for this purpose. for this cause . Exactly the same words, eis touto, as in previous clause. bear witness = testify. Greek. martureo. See on John 1:7 , the truth . See on John 14:6 , and p. 1511. My voice . See John 8:47 ; John 10:3 , John 10:4 , John 10:16 , John 10:27 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 18:37

Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end have I been born, and to this end am I come into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.Pilate did not understand what Jesus meant, but one thing was crystal clear: here was no seditionist.Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice ... This had its personal application to Pilate, who was not of the truth. His... read more

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