John 18:36

John · New Testament · Chapter 18

“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.”John 18:36

What Does John 18:36 Mean?

John 18:36 is found in the book of John, chapter 18, verse 36 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Kingdom of God.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to John 18:36 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Luke 17:20“And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:”John 6:15“When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.”Colossians 1:12“Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:”Romans 14:17“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”Daniel 2:44“And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.”Daniel 7:14“And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.”1 Timothy 6:13“I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;”Mark 10:43“But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:”Zechariah 9:9“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.”Luke 12:32“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”John 8:11“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”Matthew 26:53“Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?”Jeremiah 30:21“And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD.”Matthew 12:19“He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.”Matthew 26:51“And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.”Luke 22:38“And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.”Isaiah 9:6“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”Matthew 20:26“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;”Luke 12:14“And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?”John 8:15“Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.”

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