Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Pilate heard this, he was even more afraid, New Living Translation When Pilate heard this, he was more frightened than ever. English Standard Version When Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid. Berean Standard Bible When Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid, Berean Literal Bible Therefore when Pilate heard this word, he was even more afraid. King James Bible When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; New King James Version Therefore, when Pilate heard that saying, he was the more afraid, New American Standard Bible Therefore when Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid; NASB 1995 Therefore when Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid; NASB 1977 When Pilate therefore heard this statement, he was the more afraid; Legacy Standard Bible Therefore when Pilate heard this statement, he became more afraid; Amplified Bible So when Pilate heard this said, he was [even] more alarmed and afraid. Christian Standard Bible When Pilate heard this statement, he was more afraid than ever. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Pilate heard this statement, he was more afraid than ever. American Standard Version When Pilate therefore heard this saying, he was the more afraid; Contemporary English Version When Pilate heard this, he was terrified. English Revised Version When Pilate therefore heard this saying, he was the more afraid; GOD'S WORD® Translation When Pilate heard them say that, he became more afraid than ever. Good News Translation When Pilate heard this, he was even more afraid. International Standard Version When Pilate heard this, he became even more afraid. NET Bible When Pilate heard what they said, he was more afraid than ever, New Heart English Bible When therefore Pilate heard this saying, he was more afraid. Webster's Bible Translation When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; Weymouth New Testament More alarmed than ever, Pilate no sooner heard these words than he re-entered the Praetorium and began to question Jesus. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid, World English Bible When therefore Pilate heard this saying, he was more afraid. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhen, therefore, Pilate heard this word, he was more afraid, Berean Literal Bible Therefore when Pilate heard this word, he was even more afraid. Young's Literal Translation When, therefore, Pilate heard this word, he was the more afraid, Smith's Literal Translation When Pilate heard this word, he was more afraid: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen Pilate therefore had heard this saying, he feared the more. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, when Pilate had heard this word, he was more fearful. New American Bible Now when Pilate heard this statement, he became even more afraid, New Revised Standard Version Now when Pilate heard this, he was more afraid than ever. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen Pilate heard this saying, he was the more afraid; Aramaic Bible in Plain English But when Pilate heard this statement he was even more afraid. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThen, when Pilate heard this word, he was the more afraid; Godbey New Testament Then when Pilate heard this word, he feared the more; Haweis New Testament When Pilate then heard this saying, he was the more afraid: Mace New Testament Pilate upon hearing that, was still more apprehensive. Weymouth New Testament More alarmed than ever, Pilate no sooner heard these words than he re-entered the Praetorium and began to question Jesus. Worrell New Testament When, therefore, Pilate heard this saying, he was the more afraid; Worsley New Testament Now when Pilate heard this he was the more afraid; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Soldiers Mock Jesus…7“We have a law,” answered the Jews, “and according to that law He must die, because He declared Himself to be the Son of God.” 8 When Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid, 9and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer.… Cross References Matthew 27:24 When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” Mark 15:5 But to Pilate’s amazement, Jesus made no further reply. Luke 23:4 Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.” John 18:38 “What is truth?” Pilate asked. And having said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, “I find no basis for a charge against Him. John 19:12 From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” John 7:26 Yet here He is, speaking publicly, and they are not saying anything to Him. Have the rulers truly recognized that this is the Christ? John 11:47-48 Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him. Acts 4:27-28 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. Romans 13:3-4 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. / For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer. 1 Peter 2:22-23 “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Isaiah 53:7 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. Psalm 2:2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: Psalm 82:1-2 A Psalm of Asaph. God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods: / “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah Daniel 6:14 As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him. Treasury of Scripture When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; heard. John 19:13 When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. Acts 14:11-19 And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men… Jump to Previous Afraid Alarmed Ears Fear Greater Heard Jesus Pilate Pilate's Praetorium Question Rather Sooner Statement Word WordsJump to Next Afraid Alarmed Ears Fear Greater Heard Jesus Pilate Pilate's Praetorium Question Rather Sooner Statement Word WordsJohn 19 1. Jesus is scourged, crowned with thorns, and beaten.4. Pilate is desirous to release him, 15. but being overcome with the outrage of the crowd, he delivers him to be crucified. 23. They cast lots for his garments. 25. He commends his mother to John. 28. He dies. 31. His side is pierced. 38. He is buried by Joseph and Nicodemus. When Pilate heard this statement Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, was responsible for maintaining order and administering justice. The statement he heard was likely related to the claims about Jesus' identity, particularly that He was the Son of God. This would have been alarming to Pilate, as Roman culture was deeply intertwined with religion and the divine status of their leaders. The idea of a divine figure being judged by him would have been unsettling. Additionally, Pilate's wife had warned him about Jesus in a dream (Matthew 27:19), adding to his apprehension. he was even more afraid Persons / Places / Events 1. Pontius PilateThe Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus. Known for his political maneuvering and attempts to maintain peace in a volatile region. 2. Jesus Christ The central figure of Christianity, whose trial and crucifixion are pivotal events in the New Testament. 3. The Trial of Jesus A significant event where Jesus is brought before Pilate, accused by Jewish leaders of claiming to be the King of the Jews, which they argue is a threat to Roman authority. 4. The Jewish Leaders Religious authorities who sought to have Jesus executed, viewing Him as a blasphemer and a threat to their power. 5. Jerusalem The city where these events take place, a center of religious and political activity during this period. Teaching Points The Fear of Man vs. the Fear of GodPilate's fear highlights the tension between human authority and divine truth. Believers are encouraged to prioritize the fear of God over the fear of man. The Sovereignty of God in Human Affairs Despite Pilate's fear and the chaotic circumstances, God's plan for salvation through Jesus' crucifixion was being fulfilled. Trust in God's sovereignty even when situations seem out of control. The Importance of Discernment Pilate's fear was partly due to his lack of understanding of who Jesus truly was. Christians are called to seek discernment through Scripture and the Holy Spirit to understand God's will. Courage in the Face of Opposition Pilate's fear contrasts with Jesus' calm and resolute demeanor. Believers are encouraged to stand firm in their faith, even when facing opposition or fear. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 19:8?2. How does Pilate's fear in John 19:8 reflect human responses to divine authority? 3. What does Pilate's reaction reveal about his understanding of Jesus' identity? 4. How can we apply Pilate's fear to our own faith challenges today? 5. Compare Pilate's fear in John 19:8 with Proverbs 29:25 about fearing man. 6. How should believers respond when faced with fear, according to Philippians 4:6-7? 7. Why was Pilate more afraid after hearing Jesus' claim to be the Son of God? 8. How does John 19:8 reflect Pilate's internal conflict regarding Jesus' identity? 9. What historical evidence supports Pilate's fear in John 19:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 19? 11. Am I loved by God? 12. Hosea 8:4: How could Israel set up kings without God's approval if He is sovereign over all nations? 13. John 8:14-18: How do Jesus's statements about His testimony reconcile with other biblical passages that require two or more witnesses? 14. Where was Jesus at the sixth hour on the day of the crucifixion? On the cross (Mark 15:23) In Pilates court (John 19:14) What Does John 19:8 Mean When Pilate heard this statement- The “statement” comes from the Jewish leaders: “We have a law, and by that law He ought to die, because He made Himself the Son of God” (John 19:7). - Pilate has already questioned Jesus privately (John 18:33–38), declared Him innocent (Luke 23:4), and tried to release Him (John 19:4). Hearing that Jesus claims divine sonship raises the matter from a political charge to a spiritual one. - Similar reactions surface elsewhere when earthly rulers face a heavenly claim—Nebuchadnezzar’s unease in Daniel 2:1, or Herod’s alarm when he thinks John the Baptist has risen (Mark 6:16). - Scripture repeatedly shows that encounters with the notion of God’s direct intervention unsettle even the most powerful (Acts 24:24–25; Revelation 6:15–17). he was even more afraid - Pilate’s earlier fear is hinted at when he tries various compromises: sending Jesus to Herod (Luke 23:7), offering Barabbas (John 18:40), and ordering a brutal scourging (John 19:1) in hopes of appeasing the crowd. Now that fear intensifies. • Personal dread: His wife’s dream had already warned him about condemning “that righteous man” (Matthew 27:19). • Political anxiety: A riot could cost him his post (John 19:12). • Spiritual apprehension: If Jesus truly is the Son of God, Pilate stands in direct opposition to heaven (John 19:11; Luke 12:5). - Scripture presents fear as a signal that God is near and decisions matter eternally (Isaiah 8:13; Acts 10:3–4). Pilate’s fear highlights the gravity of choosing between popular pressure and divine reality. summary John 19:8 captures a pivotal moment: the Roman governor, already uneasy, hears that the Man before him claims divine status and his fear deepens. The verse exposes how earthly authority trembles when confronted with heavenly truth, reminding us that every heart—no matter how powerful—must decide what to do with Jesus, the true Son of God. (8) When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid.--That is, as the verses which follow show, he was the more afraid because of his wonder who Jesus really was. He must have heard of some of the current impressions as to His life and words; he had himself heard Him claim a kingdom which is not of this world; his wife's dream (Matthew 27:19) had furnished an evil omen which the superstition of the most educated classes of the Roman empire would interpret as a message from the gods; and now the Jews speak of Him as one who claimed to be the Son of God. (Comp. Notes on the words of the Roman centurion in Matthew 27:54.)Verses 8-11. - (f) [Within the Praetorium.] The fear of Pilate, and the apportionment of the measures of guilt by the majestic Sufferer. Verse 8. - When therefore Pilate heard this word he was more afraid, implying that John had seen all along that some element of "fear" had moved Pilate, and that now it was augmented. Superstition goes hand in hand with skepticism. Instead of this being (as Keim says) contrary to psychologic laws, the history of skepticism is constantly presenting the same features (cf. Herod Antipas the Sadducee, who would dogmatically have repudiated the idea of resurrection, crying out concerning Jesus, "It is John the Baptist, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead," etc.). We need not suppose that Pilate was suddenly affected by the truth of Jewish monotheism; but he may readily have believed that the wondrous Being before him was enshrouded in a mystery of supernatural portent and pretension that he could not fathom, and before which he trembled. The idea of Divine energy enshrined in and wielded by human beings was not altogether foreign to heathen thought - and one centurion, at least, who was probably present on this very occasion, exclaimed that Jesus was a Son of God (Matthew 27:54).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek WhenὍτε (Hote) Adverb Strong's 3753: When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. Pilate Πιλᾶτος (Pilatos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4091: Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman. heard ἤκουσεν (ēkousen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. this τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. statement, λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. he was even more afraid, ἐφοβήθη (ephobēthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. 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