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Jesus replied, “You have said it.” <a href="/esv/matthew/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You have said so.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. <a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor questioned Him, saying, "Are You the King of the Jews?" And Jesus said, "You say." <a href="/kjv/matthew/27.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/27.htm">New King James Version</a> Now Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor questioned Him, saying, “So You are the King of the Jews?” And Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor questioned Him, saying, &#8220Are You the King of the Jews?&#8221 And Jesus said to him, &#8220It is as you say.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor questioned Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor questioned Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And Jesus said to him, “You yourself say it.” <a href="/amp/matthew/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now Jesus stood before [Pilate] the governor, and the governor asked Him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” [In affirmation] Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.” <a href="/csb/matthew/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now Jesus stood before the governor. “Are you the king of the Jews? ” the governor asked him. Jesus answered, “You say so.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now Jesus stood before the governor. &#8220Are You the King of the Jews?&#8221 the governor asked Him. Jesus answered, &#8220You have said it.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now 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. <a href="/cev/matthew/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus was brought before Pilate the governor, who asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" "Those are your words!" Jesus answered. <a href="/erv/matthew/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now 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. <a href="/gwt/matthew/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus stood in front of the governor, [Pilate]. The governor asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" "Yes, I am," Jesus answered. <a href="/gnt/matthew/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus stood before the Roman governor, who questioned him. "Are you the king of the Jews?" he asked. "So you say," answered Jesus. <a href="/isv/matthew/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> Meanwhile, Jesus was made to stand in front of the governor. The governor asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus said, "You say so." <a href="/msb/matthew/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: ?Are You the King of the Jews?? ?You have said so,? Jesus replied. <a href="/net/matthew/27.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus said, "You say so." <a href="/nheb/matthew/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus said to him, "You say so." <a href="/wbt/matthew/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said to him, Thou sayest. <a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Meanwhile Jesus was brought before the Governor, and the latter put the question, "Are you the King of the Jews?" "I am their King," He answered. <a href="/web/matthew/27.htm">World English Bible</a> Now Jesus stood before the governor; and the governor asked him, saying, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “So you say.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor questioned Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And Jesus said to him, “You say [it].” <a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor questioned Him, saying, "Are You the King of the Jews?" And Jesus said, "You say." <a href="/ylt/matthew/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor did question him, saying, 'Art thou the king of the Jews!' And Jesus said to him, 'Thou sayest.' <a href="/slt/matthew/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus stood before the leader: and the leader asked him, saying, Art thou King of the Jews? Jesus said to him, Thou sayest.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, saying: Art thou the king of the Jews? Jesus saith to him: Thou sayest it. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now Jesus stood before the procurator, and the procurator questioned him, saying, “You are the king of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “You are saying so.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/27.htm">New American Bible</a> Now Jesus stood before the governor, and he questioned him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You say so.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now Jesus stood before the governor; and the governor asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You say so.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Jesus stood before the governor; and the governor asked him and said to him, Are you the King of the Jews? Jesus said to him, You say that. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua himself stood before the Governor and the Governor asked him and said to him, “You are The King of the Judeans?”, and Yeshua said to him, “You have said.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus stood before the governor; and the governor asked him, saying: Are you the king of the Jews? Jesus replied to him: You say it. <a href="/godbey/matthew/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked Him, saying; Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said to him, <FR>Thou sayest it.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then was Jesus placed before the governor, and the governor interrogated him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? Then Jesus replied to him, Thou sayest true. <a href="/mace/matthew/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> When Jesus appear'd before the governor, the governor asked him, art thou the king of the Jews? and Jesus answer'd yes. <a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Meanwhile Jesus was brought before the Governor, and the latter put the question, "Are you the King of the Jews?" "I am their King," He answered. <a href="/worrell/matthew/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor questioned Him, saying, "Art Thou the King of the Jews?" And Jesus said to him, <FR>"You say it."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked Him, saying, Art thou the king of the Jews? And Jesus answered him, It is as<FR> thou sayest.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/27-11.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8610" 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/matthew/27.htm">Jesus Before Pilate</a> 10and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord had commanded me.” 11<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Meanwhile</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/2476.htm" title="2476: estathē (V-AIP-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">stood</a> <a href="/greek/1715.htm" title="1715: emprosthen (Prep) -- From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time).">before</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- 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/2232.htm" title="2232: hēgemonos (N-GMS) -- From hegeomai; a leader, i.e. Chief person of a province.">governor,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></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.">who</a> <a href="/greek/2232.htm" title="2232: hēgemōn (N-NMS) -- From hegeomai; a leader, i.e. Chief person of a province."></a> <a href="/greek/1905.htm" title="1905: epērōtēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.">questioned</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him:</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“Are</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</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/935.htm" title="935: Basileus (N-NMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">King</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews?”</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">“You</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legeis (V-PIA-2S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">have said so,” </a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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/5346.htm" title="5346: ephē (V-IIA-3S) -- To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.">replied.</a> 12And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.…<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="/john/18-33.htm">John 18:33-37</a> Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” / “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” / “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” ... <a href="/mark/15-2.htm">Mark 15:2</a> So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. <a href="/luke/23-3.htm">Luke 23:3</a> So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. <a href="/john/19-9.htm">John 19:9-11</a> and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer. / So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?” / Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.” <a href="/1_timothy/6-13.htm">1 Timothy 6:13</a> I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate: <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a> He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. <a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2</a> The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: <a href="/acts/4-26.htm">Acts 4:26-28</a> The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’ / In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen. <a href="/john/18-28.htm">John 18:28-32</a> Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover. / So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?” / “If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.” ... <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a> Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” <a href="/john/1-49.htm">John 1:49</a> “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” <a href="/matthew/2-2.htm">Matthew 2:2</a> asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” <a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13-15</a> They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” / Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Are you the King of the Jews? And Jesus said to him, You say.Jesus stood.<a href="/matthew/10-18.htm">Matthew 10:18,25</a> And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles… <a href="/mark/15-2.htm">Mark 15:2</a> And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.<a href="/luke/23-3.htm">Luke 23:3</a> And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.Thou sayest.<a href="/matthew/26-25.htm">Matthew 26:25,64</a> Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said… <a href="/mark/14-62.htm">Mark 14:62</a> And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.<a href="/john/18-37.htm">John 18:37</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-2.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/2-2.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-1.htm">Latter</a> <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">Meanwhile</a> <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Question</a> <a href="/matthew/22-23.htm">Questioned</a> <a href="/matthew/27-2.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/matthew/26-73.htm">Stood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/27-14.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/matthew/27-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/john/18-15.htm">Latter</a> <a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Meanwhile</a> <a href="/mark/2-8.htm">Question</a> <a href="/mark/1-27.htm">Questioned</a> <a href="/matthew/27-14.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/matthew/27-47.htm">Stood</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 27</div>1. <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Judas hangs himself.</a> 19. <a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Pilate, admonished of his wife,</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas.</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns;</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/27-33.htm">crucified;</a> 39. <a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">reviled;</a> 50. <a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">dies, and is buried;</a> 62. <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">his tomb is sealed and watched.</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/matthew/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor This scene takes place during the trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea. Pilate's role as governor included maintaining law and order and overseeing legal proceedings. The Jewish leaders had brought Jesus to Pilate because they lacked the authority to execute Him, seeking a Roman sentence of death. This moment fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a>, where the Messiah is described as being oppressed and afflicted, yet not opening His mouth in defense.who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” Pilate's question addresses the charge of treason against Jesus, as claiming to be a king could be seen as a threat to Roman authority. The title "King of the Jews" is significant because it acknowledges Jesus' messianic role, which was expected by the Jewish people. This question also highlights the political tension between Roman rule and Jewish expectations of a Messiah who would liberate them.“You have said so,” Jesus replied. Jesus' response is both an affirmation and a subtle deflection. By saying "You have said so," He acknowledges the truth of the statement without directly claiming the title in a way that could be misconstrued as a political threat. This response is consistent with Jesus' earlier teachings about His kingdom not being of this world (<a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a>). It also reflects the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's humble and non-confrontational approach, such as in <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a>, where the King comes gentle and riding on a donkey.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the Messiah. In this passage, He stands before the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, during His trial. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pontius_pilate.htm">Pontius Pilate</a> The Roman governor of Judea who presides over the trial of Jesus. He is a key figure in the events leading to the crucifixion. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_governor's_question.htm">The Governor's Question</a> Pilate's question, "Are You the King of the Jews?" is significant as it addresses the charge against Jesus, which is both political and religious in nature. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_trial_of_jesus.htm">The Trial of Jesus</a> This event is part of the Passion account, where Jesus is tried and eventually sentenced to crucifixion. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events take place, significant in Jewish history and prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_christ.htm">The Sovereignty of Christ</a> Despite being on trial, Jesus remains in control, fulfilling prophecy and demonstrating His divine authority. <a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_jesus'_kingdom.htm">The Nature of Jesus' Kingdom</a> Jesus' response to Pilate indicates that His kingdom is spiritual rather than political, challenging believers to focus on eternal rather than earthly power. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_confession.htm">Courage in Confession</a> Jesus' calm and truthful response to Pilate serves as a model for Christians to stand firm in their faith, even under pressure. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_misunderstanding.htm">Understanding Misunderstanding</a> Pilate's question reflects a misunderstanding of Jesus' mission, reminding believers to seek a deeper understanding of Christ's purpose and teachings. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy_fulfilled.htm">Prophecy Fulfilled</a> This event fulfills Old Testament prophecies, reinforcing the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 27</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_journey_to_the_cross_39.htm">What key events occur in Journey to the Cross, Part 39?</a> <a href="/q/what's_in_the_gospel_of_the_hebrews.htm">What does the Bible say about societal hierarchy?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_mark_15_align_with_other_gospels.htm">How do the events described in Mark 15 align with differing crucifixion accounts in the other Gospels? </a> <a href="/q/why_do_gospel_accounts_conflict_with_roman_law.htm">Why do the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion conflict with known Roman legal and execution procedures?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) And Jesus stood before the governor.--We may infer from the greater fulness with which St. John relates what passed between our Lord and Pilate, that here, too, his acquaintance with the high priest gave him access to knowledge which others did not possess. We learn from him (1) that in his first conversation with the accusers, Pilate endeavoured to throw the onus of judging upon them, and was met by the ostentatious disavowal of any power to execute judgment (<a href="/context/john/18-28.htm" title="Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.">John 18:28-32</a>); (2) that the single question which St. Matthew records was followed by a conversation in which our Lord declared that, though He was a King, it was not after the manner of the kingdoms of the world (<a href="/context/john/18-33.htm" title="Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said to him, Are you the King of the Jews?">John 18:33-38</a>). The impression thus made on the mind of the Governor explains the desire which he felt to effect, in some way or other, the release of the accused.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 11-14. - Jesus examined by Pilate. (<a href="/mark/15-2.htm">Mark 15:2-5</a>; <a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Luke 23:2-5</a>; <a href="/john/18-29.htm">John 18:29-38</a>.) Verse 11. - Jesus stood before the governor. St. Matthew omits here many details which the other evangelists, and especially St. John, supply. Pilate from the first had shown much reluctance to proceed, not being satisfied with the vague accusation that Jesus was a malefactor, and proposing that the Sanhedrists should try him according to Jewish Law, as if the question was merely a religious one. This treatment forced the priests to formulate a charge of which the roman authorities must take cognizance. They therefore stated unblushingly that Jesus had said that he was himself Christ a King (<a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Luke 23:2</a>). At this point St. Matthew's account steps in. Art thou (σὺ εϊ) the King of the Jews? This examination took place within the Praetorium, where Christ was detained in the custody of some guards. The accusation of the Jews had been made outside, as they had scruples about entering the building. Jesus had never actually (so far as recorded) called himself King, though the appellation had been applied to him by Nathanael (<a href="/john/1-49.htm">John 1:49</a>), and the hosannahs of the multitudes had virtually so greeted him. His accusers had added the charge that he perverted the nation, and forbade to give tribute to Caesar. There is scorn and surprise, mingled with some awe, in Pilate's interrogation, "Thou - such a one as thou - art the King of the Jews?" Thou sayest. What thou sayest is true. A strong affirmation. Christ accepts in its fullest sense that which the governor puts as a question (comp. <a href="/matthew/26-25.htm">Matthew 26:25, 64</a>). St. Paul alludes to this scene in <a href="/1_timothy/6-13.htm">1 Timothy 6:13</a>, "Christ Jesus, who before Pilate witnessed the good confession." <a href="/commentaries/matthew/27-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Meanwhile δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. 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. stood ἐστάθη (estathē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. before ἔμπροσθεν (emprosthen) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1715.htm">Strong's 1715: </a> From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time). the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive 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. governor, ἡγεμόνος (hēgemonos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2232.htm">Strong's 2232: </a> From hegeomai; a leader, i.e. Chief person of a province. who 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. questioned ἐπηρώτησεν (epērōtēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1905.htm">Strong's 1905: </a> To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek. Him: αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <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. “Are εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. You Σὺ (Sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. 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. King Βασιλεὺς (Basileus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <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. Jews?” Ἰουδαίων (Ioudaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. “You Σὺ (Sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. have said [so],” λέγεις (legeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd 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. 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. answered. ἔφη (ephē) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5346.htm">Strong's 5346: </a> To say, declare. 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