John 18:33–37
Then Pilate entered the headquarters
again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus
answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” Pilate
replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have
handed you over to me. What have you done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not
from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be
fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my
kingdom is not from here.” Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus
answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came
into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth
listens to my voice.”
Reflection
• Jesus says His kingdom is not from
this world but that those who believe in him will hear and listen to His voice.
Do I believe in Jesus? and
• In the midst of all the noise and
distractions of this world, can I hear and listen to Jesus’ voice?