John 18:31

Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 18:31

BSB
"You take Him and judge Him by your own law," Pilate told them. "We are not permitted to execute anyone," the Jews replied.
AKJV
Then said Pilate to them, Take you him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said to him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:
CPDV
Therefore, Pilate said to them, "Take him yourselves and judge him according to your own law." Then the Jews said to him, "It is not lawful for us to execute anyone."
ERV
Pilate therefore said unto them, Take him yourselves, and judge him according to your law. The Jews said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:
NHEB
Pilate therefore said to them, "Take him yourselves, and judge him according to your law." Therefore the Jewish leaders said to him, "It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death,"
SMT
Then said Pilate to them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. Then said the Jews to him, It is not lawful for us to kill any one:

Commentary for John 18:31

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Overview of John 18:31
Summary
Jews claim they cannot execute anyone
Place
Hall of Judgment
Event
Pilate cedes authority to Jews
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative