Persecution

  • My Daily Thoughts—John 19:9-12

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    Len

    John 19:9–12 (WEL) He returned to the Judgment Hall and said to Jesus, “Where are you from?” But Jesus gave no answer. 10 Pilate then said to him, “Aren’t you going to speak to me? Don’t you know that I have authority to crucify you and authority to release you?” 11 Jesus answered, “You…

  • My Daily Thoughts—John 19:4-8

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    Len

    John 19:4–8 (WEL) Pilate, therefore, went out again and said to them, “Look, I bring him out to you, so that you may know that I don’t find any crime in him.” 5 Then Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, “Look at this man!”…

  • My Daily Thoughts—John 19:1-3

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    Len

    John 19:1–3 (WEL) Then at that time Pilate took Jesus and had him severely whipped. 2 The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. Then they put a purple robe on him. 3 And kept saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” They also kept giving him blows with…

  • My Daily Thoughts—John 18:38-40

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    Len

    John 18:38–40 (WEL) Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” After he said this, he went out again to the Jews and said to them, “I find no crime to punish him for.” 39 “Now you have a custom that I should release one to you at the Passover. Therefore, do you want me…

  • My Daily Thoughts—John 18:33-37

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    Len

    John 18:33–37 (WEL) Then Pilate again went into the Judgment Hall, summoned Jesus, and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” 34 Jesus answered, “Are you saying this on your own, or did you hear others say this about me?” 35 Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and…

  • My Daily Thoughts—John 18:28-32

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    Len

    John 18:28–32 (WEL) Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Judgment Hall. It was early, but they didn’t go into the Judgment Hall themselves, lest they should be defiled and be unable to eat the Passover meal. 29 So Pilate went out to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this…

  • My Daily Thoughts—John 18:25-27

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    Len

    John 18:25–27 (WEL) Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So, they said to him, “Aren’t you one of his disciples, too?” He denied and said, “I am not!” 26 One of the servants of the High Priest, a relative of the one whose ear Peter cut off, said, “Didn’t I see you in…

  • My Daily Thoughts—John 18:19-24

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    Len

    John 18:19–24 (WEL) Then the High Priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and teaching. 20 Jesus answered him, “I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in the synagogue and temple, where the Jews always get together. I have said nothing in secret. 21 “Why do you ask me? Ask those who heard…

  • My Daily Thoughts—John 18:15-18

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    Len

    John 18:15–18 (WEL) Simon Peter followed Jesus as well as another disciple. That disciple was known to the high priest and went into the high priest’s courtyard with Jesus. 16 Peter, however, stood outside at the door. Then the other disciple, who was known by the high priest, went out and spoke to the…

  • My Daily Thoughts—John 18:10-14

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    Len

    John 18:10–14 (WEL) Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. 11 Jesus then said to Peter, “Put away your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which the Father has given me?” 12 Then the…