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And Pilate said, “Look, here is the man!” <a href="/esv/john/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, “Behold the man!” <a href="/bsb/john/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!” <a href="/blb/john/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore Jesus went forth outside, wearing the thorny crown and the purple robe. And he says to them, "Behold the man!" <a href="/kjv/john/19.htm">King James Bible</a> Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! <a href="/nkjv/john/19.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate said to them, “Behold the Man!” <a href="/nasb_/john/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Jesus then came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate said to them, “Behold, the Man!” <a href="/nasb/john/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> Jesus then came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, &#8220Behold, the Man!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Jesus therefore came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate said to them, “Behold, the Man!” <a href="/lsb/john/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Jesus then came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, “Behold, the man!” <a href="/amp/john/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, and Pilate said to them, “Look! The Man!” <a href="/csb/john/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, “Here is the man! ” <a href="/hcsb/john/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, &#8220Here is the man!&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> Jesus therefore came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold, the man! <a href="/cev/john/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said, "Here is the man!" <a href="/erv/john/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> Jesus therefore came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold, the man! <a href="/gwt/john/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus went outside. He was wearing the crown of thorns and the purple cape. Pilate said to the Jews, "Look, here's the man!" <a href="/gnt/john/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, "Look! Here is the man!" <a href="/isv/john/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Jesus came outside, wearing the victor's crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate told them, "Here is the man!" <a href="/msb/john/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, ?Here is the man!? <a href="/net/john/19.htm">NET Bible</a> So Jesus came outside, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, "Look, here is the man!" <a href="/nheb/john/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment. And he said to them, "Look, here is the man." <a href="/wbt/john/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Jesus came forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith to them, Behold the man! <a href="/wey/john/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So Jesus came out, wearing the wreath of thorns and the crimson cloak. And Pilate said to them, "See, there is the man." <a href="/web/john/19.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus therefore came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment. Pilate said to them, “Behold, the man!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Jesus, therefore, came forth outside, bearing the thorny garland and the purple garment; and he says to them, “Behold, the Man!” <a href="/blb/john/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore Jesus went forth outside, wearing the thorny crown and the purple robe. And he says to them, "Behold the man!" <a href="/ylt/john/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Jesus, therefore, came forth without, bearing the thorny crown and the purple garment; and he saith to them, 'Lo, the man!' <a href="/slt/john/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then went forth Jesus without, bearing a crown of thorns, and a purple garment. And he says to them, Behold the man!<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> (Jesus therefore came forth, bearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment.) And he saith to them: Behold the Man. <a href="/cpdv/john/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> (Then Jesus went out, bearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment.) And he said to them, “Behold the man.” <a href="/nabre/john/19.htm">New American Bible</a> So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple cloak. And he said to them, “Behold, the man!” <a href="/nrsvce/john/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So Jesus went outside, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robes. And Pilate said to them, Behold the man! <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Yeshua went forth outside with the crown of thorns upon him and the purple robe, and Pilate said to them, “Behold, here is the man.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorn branches, and the purple robe. And Pilate said to them: Be hold the man! <a href="/godbey/john/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then Jesus came out, bearing the thorny crown and purple robe. And he says to them, Behold, the man! <a href="/haweis/john/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then came Jesus out, bearing the thorny crown, and the purple robe. And he said to them, Behold the man! <a href="/mace/john/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> so Jesus marched out wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe, and Pilate said to them, here's the man. <a href="/wey/john/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So Jesus came out, wearing the wreath of thorns and the crimson cloak. And Pilate said to them, "See, there is the man." <a href="/worrell/john/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Jesus, therefore, came forth without, wearing the thorn-crown, and the purple robe. And he says to them, "Behold, the Man!" <a href="/worsley/john/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> So Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, "Behold the man." <a href="/parallel/john/19-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=6632" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/19.htm">The Soldiers Mock Jesus</a> …4Once again Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against Him.” 5<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">came</a> <a href="/greek/1854.htm" title="1854: exō (Adv) -- Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively.">out</a> <a href="/greek/5409.htm" title="5409: phorōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To carry, wear, bear constantly. From phoros; to have a burden, i.e. to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment.">wearing</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4735.htm" title="4735: stephanon (N-AMS) -- A crown, garland, honor, glory. From an apparently primary stepho; a chaplet, literally or figuratively.">crown</a> <a href="/greek/174.htm" title="174: akanthinon (Adj-AMS) -- Made of thorns. From akantha; thorny.">of thorns</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4210.htm" title="4210: porphyroun (Adj-ANS) -- Purple. From porphura; purpureal, i.e. Bluish red.">purple</a> <a href="/greek/2440.htm" title="2440: himation (N-ANS) -- A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.">robe,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">Pilate said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them,</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">“Here is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man!”</a> 6As soon as the chief priests and officers saw Him, they shouted, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” “You take Him and crucify Him,” Pilate replied, “for I find no basis for a charge against Him.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3-7</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. ... <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. <a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Matthew 27:28-31</a> They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. / And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” / Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly. ... <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Mark 15:17-20</a> They dressed Him in a purple robe, twisted together a crown of thorns, and set it on His head. / And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!” / They kept striking His head with a staff and spitting on Him. And they knelt down and bowed before Him. ... <a href="/luke/23-11.htm">Luke 23:11</a> And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate. <a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a> The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! <a href="/john/1-11.htm">John 1:11</a> He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. <a href="/john/18-37.htm">John 18:37</a> “Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.” <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7-8</a> but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">1 Peter 2:24</a> He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” <a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">Revelation 1:7</a> Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen. <a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6-8</a> But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.” <a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19-21</a> You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You. / Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one. / They poisoned my food with gall and gave me vinegar to quench my thirst. <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a> I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate said to them, Behold the man!Behold.<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a> The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.<a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a> Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.<a href="/isaiah/40-9.htm">Isaiah 40:9</a> O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/15-21.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/john/19-2.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/john/19-2.htm">Crimson</a> <a href="/john/19-2.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/john/19-4.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/john/19-2.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/john/19-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/19-4.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/john/19-2.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/john/19-2.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/john/19-2.htm">Thorn</a> <a href="/john/19-2.htm">Thorns</a> <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Thorny</a> <a href="/luke/7-26.htm">Wearing</a> <a href="/john/19-2.htm">Wreath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/19-17.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/john/19-24.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-7.htm">Crimson</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/john/19-13.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/john/21-7.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/john/19-8.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/19-6.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-3.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/acts/7-30.htm">Thorn</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-8.htm">Thorns</a> <a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Thorny</a> <a href="/john/21-7.htm">Wearing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">Wreath</a><div class="vheading2">John 19</div>1. <a href="/john/19-1.htm">Jesus is scourged, crowned with thorns, and beaten.</a> 4. <a href="/john/19-4.htm">Pilate is desirous to release him, </a> 15. <a href="/john/19-15.htm">but being overcome with the outrage of the crowd, he delivers him to be crucified.</a> 23. <a href="/john/19-23.htm">They cast lots for his garments.</a> 25. <a href="/john/19-25.htm">He commends his mother to John.</a> 28. <a href="/john/19-28.htm">He dies.</a> 31. <a href="/john/19-31.htm">His side is pierced.</a> 38. <a href="/john/19-38.htm">He is buried by Joseph and Nicodemus.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When Jesus came out This moment occurs during Jesus' trial before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor. Jesus had been arrested and brought before Pilate after being tried by the Jewish leaders. The phrase indicates a public presentation, suggesting a formal and significant moment in the proceedings. This event takes place in Jerusalem, likely at the Praetorium, the governor's residence.wearing the crown of thorns The crown of thorns was a cruel mockery of Jesus' claim to kingship. Thorns, a symbol of the curse from <a href="/genesis/3-18.htm">Genesis 3:18</a>, highlight the suffering and humiliation Jesus endured. This act of mockery by Roman soldiers was intended to ridicule Jesus' claim to be the "King of the Jews" (<a href="/john/19-3.htm">John 19:3</a>). The crown of thorns also serves as a type of the suffering servant prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>.and the purple robe Purple was a color associated with royalty and wealth, further mocking Jesus' kingship. The robe was likely a faded military cloak, used to deride Jesus' claim to authority. This act of mockery fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a>, where the servant of the Lord is humiliated and scorned.Pilate said to them Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, is a central figure in the trial of Jesus. His role is complex, as he finds no guilt in Jesus (<a href="/john/18-38.htm">John 18:38</a>) but ultimately succumbs to the pressure of the crowd. Pilate's statement is an attempt to placate the Jewish leaders and the crowd, showing Jesus as harmless and pitiable.“Here is the man!” Pilate's declaration, "Here is the man," is significant. It emphasizes Jesus' humanity and vulnerability, contrasting with the divine nature recognized by believers. This statement can be seen as an unwitting fulfillment of <a href="/zechariah/6-12.htm">Zechariah 6:12</a>, where the "man" is a messianic figure. Pilate's words also echo the theme of Jesus as the second Adam, representing humanity in its fallen state yet poised for redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is being presented by Pilate after being mocked and scourged. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pontius_pilate.htm">Pontius Pilate</a> The Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus and ultimately authorized His crucifixion. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crown_of_thorns.htm">Crown of Thorns</a> A mock crown placed on Jesus' head as a form of ridicule, symbolizing the suffering and humiliation He endured. 4. <a href="/topical/p/purple_robe.htm">Purple Robe</a> A garment placed on Jesus to mock His claim to kingship, as purple was a color associated with royalty. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The Jewish leaders and people present at the trial, who were calling for Jesus' crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_humiliation_of_christ.htm">The Humiliation of Christ</a> Reflect on the depth of Jesus' humiliation and suffering, which He willingly endured for our salvation. This should inspire gratitude and worship. <a href="/topical/t/the_irony_of_kingship.htm">The Irony of Kingship</a> Jesus is mocked as a king with a crown of thorns and a purple robe, yet He is the true King of Kings. This challenges us to recognize His true authority and reign in our lives. <a href="/topical/p/pilate's_declaration.htm">Pilate's Declaration</a> "Here is the man!" can be seen as an unwitting proclamation of Jesus' unique role as the God-man, fully human and fully divine, who bridges the gap between God and humanity. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_suffering.htm">Endurance in Suffering</a> Jesus' example teaches us to endure suffering and humiliation for the sake of righteousness, trusting in God's ultimate justice and vindication. <a href="/topical/t/the_response_of_the_crowd.htm">The Response of the Crowd</a> Consider the crowd's rejection of Jesus and examine our own hearts for areas where we might resist His lordship or fail to recognize His true identity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 19</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_at_jesus'_crucifixion.htm">What events define the crucifixion in Journey to the Cross?</a> <a href="/q/day_2_journey_events.htm">What key events occur in Journey to the Cross, Part 39?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_crown_of_thorns'_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Crown of Thorns?</a> <a href="/q/do_rev_4_4_elders_align_with_other_leaders.htm">How do the twenty-four elders from Revelation 4:4 align with or contradict other biblical notions of heavenly beings or leadership?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) Then came Jesus forth.--The verse describes the scene as the writer remembers it. The figure of the Lord whom he had himself followed and loved, and of whom he thinks as ascended to the throne of the King of kings, led in the cruel mockery of royal garments, was one which left its mark for ever in his mind.Behold the man!--Pilate's "Ecce homo!" is an appeal to the multitude. That picture of suffering--is it not enough? Will none in that throng lift up a cry for mercy, and save Him from the death for which the Sanhedrin are calling?(5) That St. John's narrative is that of an eyewitness, relating what he himself saw and remembered. (Comp. Chronological Harmony of the Gospels, p. 35)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Jesus then came forth, at Pilate's order, into some prominent position, wearing (φορέω, not φέρω), as a regular costume, the thorny crown, and the purple robe, and he (Pilate, from his judgment-seat) saith to them, as this hateful and tragic melodrama was being enacted, Behold the Man! ECCE HOMO! This was, doubtless, said to mitigate or allay their ferocity. "Let his simple humanity plead with you! After this surely you can desire no more." "The Man," rather than "the King." As Caiaphas did not know the enormous significance of his own dictum (<a href="/john/11-50.htm">John 11:50</a>), so Pilate, from his purely secular position, did not appreciate the world-wide meaning of his own words. He did not know that he had at his side the Man of men, the perfect veritable Man, the unattainable Ideal of all humanity realized. He did not anticipate that that crown of thorns, that robe of simulated royalty, that sign of bloody agony, and these insults borne with sublime patience and ineffable love, were even then lifting Jesus to the throne of eternal memory and universal dominion; nor how his own words would be enshrined in art, and continue to the end of time a crystallization of the deepest emotion of the Church of God. The hymn of Gerhard expresses in thrilling tones the universal and perpetual feeling of all Christians- "O Haupt veil Blur und Wunden Voll schwerz und yeller Hohn! O Haupt zum Sport gebunden Mit ether Dornerkon!" But the appeal to humanity was vain, and Pilate's momentary sentiment failed of its end. Not a voice in his favor broke the silence; but - <a href="/commentaries/john/19-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. came ἐξῆλθεν (exēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. out ἔξω (exō) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1854.htm">Strong's 1854: </a> Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively. wearing φορῶν (phorōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5409.htm">Strong's 5409: </a> To carry, wear, bear constantly. From phoros; to have a burden, i.e. to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crown στέφανον (stephanon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4735.htm">Strong's 4735: </a> A crown, garland, honor, glory. From an apparently primary stepho; a chaplet, literally or figuratively. of thorns ἀκάνθινον (akanthinon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_174.htm">Strong's 174: </a> Made of thorns. From akantha; thorny. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. purple πορφυροῦν (porphyroun) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4210.htm">Strong's 4210: </a> Purple. From porphura; purpureal, i.e. Bluish red. robe, ἱμάτιον (himation) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2440.htm">Strong's 2440: </a> A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress. [Pilate] said λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “[Here is] Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. man!” ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. 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