John 19: Crucifixion of Jesus
If Pilate ordered Jesus to be flogged, why did the soldiers give Jesus a crown of thorns and purple robe?
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Why did Pilate present Jesus to the people still with his crown and robe?
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Why did Pilate say the Jews could crucify Jesus?
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What were Pilate’s concerns when he heard that Jesus claimed to be God’s son?
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King James
What did Jesus know that Pilate didn’t know about authority?
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King James
Why did Pilate sit on the judgment seat and declare Jesus to be King?
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King James
Did Pilate have a choice whether to release Jesus? Why?
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King James
With the fullness of the Holy Spirit within Jesus, how great was the pain of crucifixion?
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King James
How was Jesus dressed while hanging on the cross? How was he dressed on the way?
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King James
Why did Pilate order the posting of a sign on Jesus’ cross? Why did some object to the message?
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Why did the soldiers gamble for ownership of Jesus’ clothes?
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King James
Why were Jesus’ mother and other women standing near the cross? Who else was present, even at a distance?
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Why did Jesus say he was thirsty?
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King James
Why did the Jews object to criminals hanging on a cross for another day?
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King James
Why was Jesus’ side pierced with a spear?
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What was the basis of Joseph’s fear of the Jews? Why didn’t that fear prevent his asking for Jesus’ body?
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Why was Jesus buried in this particular unused tomb?