John 19:14

And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!

Cross-references

John 19:3 Parallel

John 19:3 has soldiers mock Jesus as 'King of the Jews', foreshadowing Pilate's presentation as king.

John 19:5 Parallel

John 19:5 shows Pilate presenting the scourged Jesus ('Behold the man'), leading to his kingly presentation.

John 19:19 Parallel

John 19:19 records the title 'King of the Jews' on the cross, directly echoing Pilate's declaration.

John 19:42 Historical context

John 19:42 notes the tomb was nearby because of the Preparation day, emphasizing urgent burial on the same day.

John 19:31 Historical context

John 19:31 explains the Day of Preparation's significance for the Sabbath, grounding the timing of Jesus' death mentioned here.

John 18:28 Historical context

John 18:28 sets the scene of Jesus being led to Pilate early, avoiding defilement — John 19:14 continues with the time and verdict.

Mark 15:42 Historical context

Mark 15:42 also marks the Preparation day, prompting Joseph to request Jesus' body before Sabbath.

Luke 23:54 Historical context

Luke 23:54 similarly notes the Preparation day as the Sabbath began, linking burial to urgent timing.

Matthew 27:22 records Pilate asking the crowd about 'Jesus who is called Christ' — the same rejection scene as John 19:14's 'Behold your King!'

Mark 15:9 Parallel

Mark 15:9 has Pilate offering to release 'the King of the Jews' — the same offer and irony as John 19:14's presentation.

Mark 15:12 Parallel

Mark 15:12 repeats Pilate's question about 'the one you call the King of the Jews' — directly parallel to John 19:14's scene.

1 Corinthians 5:7 identifies Christ as our Passover lamb — John 19:14's Passover Preparation timing aligns with the lamb being sacrificed.

Matthew 27:62 Historical context

Matthew 27:62 refers to the next day after Preparation, showing the Pharisees' plot to secure the tomb.

Mark 15:18 Related theme

Mark 15:18 shows soldiers mocking Jesus as 'King of the Jews' — the same ironic title Pilate uses in John 19:14.