Matthew 27:18

Matthew chapter 27 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For he knew that for envy they had delivered him up.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For he knew that for envy they had delivered him up.

Context

v.17When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?

v.18This passage

v.19And while he was sitting on the judgment-seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man; for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 26:11

    Jehovah, thy hand is lifted up, yet they see not: but they shall seethyzeal for the people, and be put to shame; yea, fire shall devour thine adversaries.

  • Genesis 37:11

    And his brethren envied him; but his father kept the saying in mind.

  • 1 Samuel 18:7

    And the women sang one to another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands.

  • James 4:5

    Or think ye that the scripture speaketh in vain? Doth the spirit which he made to dwell in us long unto envying?

  • Acts 13:45

    But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the things which were spoken by Paul, and blasphemed.

  • Proverbs 27:4

    Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?