John 18:38

American Standard Version

Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find no crime in him.

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John 18:38 in other translations

Pilate said to him, “What is truth?”
When he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

John 18:38 · World English Bible

John 18:38 in context

  1. 36Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
  2. 37Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end have I been born, and to this end am I come into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
  3. 38Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find no crime in him.
  4. 39But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?
  5. 40They cried out therefore again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.