Jesus, King of the Jews

thumb|280px|Jesus, crowned with thorns in a Tyrian purple robe as the King of the Jews, being mocked and beaten during his Passion, depicted by van Baburen, 1623 King of the Jews is a title used for Jesus in the New Testament, both at the beginning of his life and at the end. In the Koine Hellenic of the New Testament, e.g., in John 19:3, this is written as Basileus ton Ioudaion (βασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων). Quotes about Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. Gospel of Matthew 22:7-8 KJV. And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. Gospel of Matthew 27:11 KJV. And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it . Gospel of Mark 15:2 KJV. And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it. Gospel of Luke 23:3 KJV. Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me? Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done? Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. Gospel of John 18:33-37 KJV. And set up over his head his accusation written, This Is Jesus The King Of The Jews. Gospel of Matthew 27:37 KJV. And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was Jesus Of Nazareth The King Of The Jews. Gospel of John 19:19 KJV. See also Genealogy of Jesus Christ Pantocrator Sanhedrin trial of Jesus Quod scripsi, scripsi Crucifixion of Jesus External links Category:Episodes of the life of Jesus