Now the birth of Jesus was announced as the birth of a king, not a priest. This is very important because it emphasizes the primary focus of the mission of Jesus and His purpose for coming to Earth. Now, hear His words concerning His purpose for coming. His priesthood was His redemptive function, but to be king was His eternal disposition.
Pilate therefore said to Him, "Are You a king then?" Jesus answered, "You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I would bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice." (John 18:37)
From then on Pilate sought to release Him, but the Jews cried out, saying, "If you let this man go, you are not Caesar's friend. Whoever makes himself a king speaks against Caesar." (John 19:12)
but He said to them, "I must preach the Kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent." (Luke 4:43)
Pilate therefore said to Him, "Are You a king then?" Jesus answered, "You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I would bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice." (John 18:37)
From then on Pilate sought to release Him, but the Jews cried out, saying, "If you let this man go, you are not Caesar's friend. Whoever makes himself a king speaks against Caesar." (John 19:12)
but He said to them, "I must preach the Kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent." (Luke 4:43)
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