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<a href="/nkjv/john/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” <a href="/nasb_/john/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Jesus answered, “Are you saying this on your own, or did others tell you about Me?” <a href="/nasb/john/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> Jesus answered, &#8220Are you saying this on your own initiative, or did others tell you about Me?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Jesus answered, “Are you saying this on your own initiative, or did others tell you about Me?” <a href="/lsb/john/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Jesus answered, “Are you saying this from yourself, or did others tell you about Me?” <a href="/amp/john/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus replied, “Are you saying this on your own initiative, or did others tell you about Me?” <a href="/csb/john/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus answered, “Are you asking this on your own, or have others told you about me? ” <a href="/hcsb/john/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus answered, &#8220Are you asking this on your own, or have others told you about Me?"&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> Jesus answered, Sayest thou this of thyself, or did others tell it thee concerning me? <a href="/cev/john/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus answered, "Are you asking this on your own or did someone tell you about me?" <a href="/erv/john/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> Jesus answered, Sayest thou this of thyself, or did others tell it thee concerning me? <a href="/gwt/john/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus replied, "Did you think of that yourself, or did others tell you about me?" <a href="/gnt/john/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus answered, "Does this question come from you or have others told you about me?" <a href="/isv/john/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus replied, "Are you asking this on your own initiative, or did others tell you about me?" <a href="/msb/john/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Are you saying this on your own,? Jesus asked, ?or did others tell you about Me?? <a href="/net/john/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus replied, "Are you saying this on your own initiative, or have others told you about me?" <a href="/nheb/john/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus answered him, "Do you say this by yourself, or did others tell you about me?" <a href="/wbt/john/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing from thyself, or did others tell it thee concerning me? <a href="/wey/john/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Do you say this of yourself, or have others told it you about me?" replied Jesus. <a href="/web/john/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus answered him, “Do you say this by yourself, or did others tell you about me?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Jesus answered him, “Do you say this from yourself? Or did others say it to you about Me?” <a href="/blb/john/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Jesus answered, "Do you say this of yourself, or did others say it to you concerning Me?" <a href="/ylt/john/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Jesus answered him, 'From thyself dost thou say this? or did others say it to thee about me?' <a href="/slt/john/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Jesus answered him, of thyself sayest thou this, or did others tell thee of me?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Jesus answered: Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or have others told it thee of me? <a href="/cpdv/john/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Jesus responded, “Are you saying this of yourself, or have others spoken to you about me?” <a href="/nabre/john/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus answered, “Do you say this on your own or have others told you about me?” <a href="/nrsvce/john/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to him, Do you say this of yourself, or have others told it to you concerning me? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yeshua said to him, “Have you said this of yourself, or have others spoken to you about me?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Jesus answered him: Do you say this of yourself, or did others speak to you of me? <a href="/godbey/john/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Jesus responded, <FR>Do you speak this of yourself, or did others tell you concerning me?<Fr> <a href="/haweis/john/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Jesus answered him, Dost thou speak this from thyself, or did others speak to thee concerning me? <a href="/mace/john/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus answered him, is it your opinion that I am, or did others give it you as theirs? <a href="/wey/john/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Do you say this of yourself, or have others told it you about me?" replied Jesus. <a href="/worrell/john/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Jesus answered, <FR>"Do you say this of yourself, or did others tell you concerning Me?"<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Jesus answered him, <FR>Dost thou say this from thyself, or did others tell <Fr>it<FR> thee of me?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/18-34.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=6520" 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/18.htm">Jesus Before Pilate</a> …33Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” 34<a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">“Are 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. ">saying</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: Apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">on</a> <a href="/greek/4572.htm" title="4572: seautou (PPro-GM2S) -- Of yourself. ">your own,” </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/611.htm" title="611: Apekrithē (V-AIP-3S) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">asked,</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">“or</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: alloi (Adj-NMP) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">did others</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipon (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me?” </a> 35“Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?”…<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/7-16.htm">John 7:16-17</a> “My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me. / If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own. <a href="/john/8-14.htm">John 8:14</a> Jesus replied, “Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I came from or where I am going. <a href="/john/5-30.htm">John 5:30</a> I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. <a href="/john/12-49.htm">John 12:49-50</a> I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it. / And I know that His command leads to eternal life. So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say.” <a href="/john/3-11.htm">John 3:11</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, and yet you people do not accept our testimony. <a href="/john/8-28.htm">John 8:28</a> So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own, but speak exactly what the Father has taught Me. <a href="/john/10-25.htm">John 10:25</a> “I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf. <a href="/john/14-10.htm">John 14:10</a> Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works. <a href="/john/5-19.htm">John 5:19</a> So Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself, unless He sees the Father doing it. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does. <a href="/john/6-38.htm">John 6:38</a> For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me. <a href="/john/8-26.htm">John 8:26</a> “I have much to say about you and much to judge. But the One who sent Me is truthful, and what I have heard from Him, I tell the world.” <a href="/john/17-8.htm">John 17:8</a> For I have given them the words You gave Me, and they have received them. They knew with certainty that I came from You, and they believed that You sent Me. <a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Matthew 26:63-64</a> But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.” / “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” <a href="/mark/14-61.htm">Mark 14:61-62</a> But Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” / “I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.” <a href="/luke/22-67.htm">Luke 22:67-70</a> “If You are the Christ, tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe. / And if I ask you a question, you will not answer. / But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Jesus answered him, Say you this thing of yourself, or did others tell it you of me?Sayest.<a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/12-49.htm">Accord</a> <a href="/john/11-13.htm">Idea</a> <a href="/john/16-13.htm">Initiative</a> <a href="/john/18-33.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/12-29.htm">Others</a> <a href="/john/14-30.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/john/17-5.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Accord</a> <a href="/john/20-14.htm">Idea</a> <a href="/luke/12-57.htm">Initiative</a> <a href="/john/18-36.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/19-18.htm">Others</a> <a href="/acts/15-32.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/john/21-18.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">John 18</div>1. <a href="/john/18-1.htm">Judas betrays Jesus.</a> 6. <a href="/john/18-6.htm">The officers fall to the ground.</a> 10. <a href="/john/18-10.htm">Peter cuts off Malchus' ear.</a> 12. <a href="/john/18-12.htm">Jesus is taken, and led unto Annas and Caiaphas.</a> 15. <a href="/john/18-15.htm">Peter's denial.</a> 19. <a href="/john/18-19.htm">Jesus examined before Caiaphas.</a> 25. <a href="/john/18-25.htm">Peter's second and third denial.</a> 28. <a href="/john/18-28.htm">Jesus arraigned before Pilate.</a> 36. <a href="/john/18-36.htm">His kingdom.</a> 40. <a href="/john/18-40.htm">The Jews prefer Barabbas.</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/18.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/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“Are you saying this on your own,” In this phrase, Jesus is responding to Pontius Pilate during His trial. The question challenges Pilate to consider the source of his inquiry. This reflects Jesus' awareness of the political and religious dynamics at play. Pilate, as the Roman governor, represents the secular authority, yet he is entangled in the religious accusations brought by the Jewish leaders. Jesus' question implies a deeper probing into Pilate's personal understanding versus the influence of external pressures. This moment highlights the tension between personal conviction and societal influence, a theme prevalent throughout the Gospels.“Jesus asked,” Jesus' role as the questioner here is significant. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus often uses questions to reveal deeper truths and to challenge the hearts of those He encounters. This method of teaching and revealing truth is consistent with His approach in other interactions, such as with the Pharisees and His disciples. It demonstrates His authority and wisdom, as well as His ability to discern the intentions of others. This interaction with Pilate is a pivotal moment in the Passion narrative, showcasing Jesus' composure and insight even in the face of impending suffering.“or did others tell you about Me?” This part of the verse underscores the influence of the Jewish leaders in shaping Pilate's perception of Jesus. It reflects the broader theme of testimony and witness found throughout the Gospel of John. The Jewish authorities had accused Jesus of claiming to be a king, which they presented as a threat to Roman rule. Jesus' question points to the hearsay nature of the accusations and challenges the legitimacy of the charges against Him. This moment also connects to the theme of truth and false testimony, as seen in the trials of Jesus, and highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the suffering servant who would be misunderstood and falsely accused.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is on trial before Pontius Pilate in this passage. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pontius_pilate.htm">Pontius Pilate</a> The Roman governor of Judea, who is questioning Jesus to determine the validity of the accusations against Him. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_jewish_leaders.htm">The Jewish Leaders</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the ones who brought Jesus to Pilate, accusing Him of claiming to be a king. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_praetorium.htm">The Praetorium</a> The Roman governor's headquarters where Jesus is being questioned by Pilate. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_trial_of_jesus.htm">The Trial of Jesus</a> This event is part of the larger account of Jesus' trial and crucifixion, a pivotal moment in Christian theology.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_authority.htm">Understanding Authority</a> Jesus' question to Pilate challenges the source of his information, prompting us to consider the sources of our beliefs and the authority we recognize in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_truth.htm">The Nature of Truth</a> Jesus' interaction with Pilate invites reflection on the nature of truth and how it is perceived and understood by different people. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_witness.htm">Courage in Witness</a> Jesus' calm and composed demeanor before Pilate serves as a model for Christians to stand firm in their faith, even under pressure. <a href="/topical/d/divine_purpose.htm">Divine Purpose</a> The trial of Jesus, though unjust, was part of God's redemptive plan, reminding believers that God can work through difficult circumstances for His purposes. <a href="/topical/p/personal_reflection.htm">Personal Reflection</a> Pilate's question to Jesus encourages personal reflection on our understanding of who Jesus is and how we have come to that understanding.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 18</a> <a href="/q/how_to_thank_god_daily.htm">How often should we forgive others?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_the_magi_observe_in_the_east.htm">What does 'One Shepherd and One Flock' mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_mark_mention_two_rooster_crows.htm">Mark 14:72 - Why does Mark describe the rooster crowing twice, while other Gospels only mention it crowing once, and does this discrepancy weaken the account's credibility?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_john_13_34_a_'new_commandment'.htm">In John 13:34, why call it a 'new commandment' when the Old Testament already teaches love for others?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?--The most probable interpretation of the question is that which regards it as establishing a distinction between the title "King of the Jews" as spoken by Pilate and the same title as spoken by Jesus. In the political sense in which Pilate would use it, and in this sense only the claim could be brought against Him in Roman law, He was not King of the Jews. In the theocratic sense in which a Jew would use that title, He was King of the Jews. <a href="/commentaries/john/18-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“{Are} 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. saying 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. this τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. on Ἀπὸ (Apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. your own,” σεαυτοῦ (seautou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4572.htm">Strong's 4572: </a> Of yourself. 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. asked, Ἀπεκρίθη (Apekrithē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. {did} others ἄλλοι (alloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. tell εἶπόν (eipon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. you σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. Me?” ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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