John 19:3

And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

Cross-reference

John 19:19–22 Related theme

In John 19:19-22, the same 'King of the Jews' title appears on the cross, transforming the soldiers' mockery into an official inscription.

John 19:14 Parallel

In John 19:14, Pilate declares 'Behold your King!' — the same royal title the soldiers mockingly hail.

John 18:33 Related theme

In John 18:33, Pilate first asks Jesus if he is King of the Jews — the title later used mockingly by soldiers.

Matthew 27:29 is the parallel account of soldiers mocking Jesus with 'Hail, King of the Jews!' and striking him — identical scene.

Luke 1:28 Contrast

Luke 1:28 uses the same greeting 'Hail' reverently for Mary's annunciation, contrasting the soldiers' mocking 'Hail, King of the Jews' here.

Micah 5:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Micah 5:1 prophesies striking the judge of Israel on the cheek — fulfilled here as soldiers strike Jesus.

Mark 10:34 Prophetic fulfillment

Mark 10:34 records Jesus' own prophecy that he will be mocked and struck — here it comes to pass.

Matthew 26:68 adds the taunt 'Prophesy! Who struck you?' — same striking with a challenge to Jesus' prophetic identity.

Mark 14:65 Parallel

Mark 14:65 also has striking and taunting 'Prophesy!' — parallel mockery during the Jewish trial.

Matthew 26:67 describes the Sanhedrin striking and slapping Jesus — a parallel mockery in a different setting.

Luke 23:3 Parallel

Luke 23:3 records Pilate's same question 'Are you the King of the Jews?' — the title the soldiers mock.

Luke 23:38 Parallel

Luke 23:38 records the inscription 'This is the King of the Jews' on the cross — same title used in mockery here.