what does john 18:36 teaches us?
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what does john 18:36 teaches us?
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Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm."
John 18:36
Explanation:
Jesus made it very clear to Pilate that He was a King, but His kingdom was not a political kingdom that would threaten any earthly rule. His kingdom was a heavenly one that would stand in stark contrast to the worldly kingdoms with their armies and navies, their swords, and battering rams. "Jesus answered, 'My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm.'"
Jesus did not come to conquer Rome, or any other kingdom through earthy means. His followers would have fought for Him, had He come to take the world by force. Not only that - Pilate had no power over Him because Jesus had at His disposal twelve legions of angels, if His mission had been to topple Rome and conquer the world by human means.