John 18:36

ἀπεκρίθη ὁ Ἰησοῦς Ἡ βασιλεία ἡ ἐμὴ οὐκ ἔστιν ἐκ τοῦ κόσμου τούτου· εἰ ἐκ τοῦ κόσμου τούτου ἦν ἡ βασιλεία ἡ ἐμή οἱ ὑπηρέται ἄν οἱ ἐμοὶ ἠγωνίζοντο ἵνα μὴ παραδοθῶ τοῖς Ἰουδαίοις· νῦν δὲ ἡ βασιλεία ἡ ἐμὴ οὐκ ἔστιν ἐντεῦθεν
Jesus 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.
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
ἀπεκρίθη
G611 V-ADI-3S
apokrinomai
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • to give an answer to a question proposed, to answer
    • "to begin to speak, but always where something has preceded (either said or done) to which the remarks refer
ὁ
G3588
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Ἰησοῦς
G2424 N-NSM-P
iēsous
Jehovah is salvation
Jesus (i.e., Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Joshua was the famous captain of the Israelites, Moses' successor
    • "Jesus, son of Eliezer, one of the ancestors of Christ"Jesus, the Son of God, the Saviour of mankind, God incarnate"Jesus Barabbas was the captive robber whom the Jews begged Pilate to release instead of Christ"Jesus, surnamed Justus, a Jewish Christian, an associate with Paul in the preaching of the gospel
Ἡ
G3588
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
βασιλεία
G932 N-NSF
basileia
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • royal power, kingship, dominion, rule
    • not to be confused with an actual kingdom but rather the right or authority to rule over a kingdom
      • "of the royal power of Jesus as the triumphant Messiah"of the royal power and dignity conferred on Christians in the Messiah's kingdom
    a kingdom, the territory subject to the rule of a king"used in the New Testament to refer to the reign of the Messiah
ἡ
G3588 T-NSF
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἐμὴ
G1699 S-1SNSF
emos
my
  • my, mine, etc.
οὐκ
G3756 PRT-N
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
ἔστιν
G2076
esti
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
  • third person singular of ___%___to be___%___
ἐκ
G1537 PREP
ek
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • out of, from, by, away from
τοῦ
G3588 T-GSM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
κόσμου
G2889 N-GSM
kosmos
orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • an apt and harmonious arrangement or constitution, order, government
    • "ornament, decoration, adornment, i.e., the arrangement of the stars, 'the heavenly hosts', as the ornament of the heavens (see 1 Peter 3:3)"the world, the universe"the circle of the earth, the earth"the inhabitants of the earth, men, the human race"the ungodly multitude; the whole mass of men alienated from God, and therefore hostile to the cause of Christ"world affairs, the aggregate of things earthly
    • the whole circle of earthly goods, endowments riches, advantages, pleasures, etc, which although hollow and frail and fleeting, stir desire, seduce from God and are obstacles to the cause of Christ
τούτου·
G5127
toutou
of (from or concerning) this (person or thing)
  • of this one
εἰ
G1487 CONJ
ei
if, whether, that, etc
  • if, whether
ἐκ
G1537 PREP
ek
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • out of, from, by, away from
τοῦ
G3588 T-GSM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
κόσμου
G2889 N-GSM
kosmos
orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • an apt and harmonious arrangement or constitution, order, government
    • "ornament, decoration, adornment, i.e., the arrangement of the stars, 'the heavenly hosts', as the ornament of the heavens (see 1 Peter 3:3)"the world, the universe"the circle of the earth, the earth"the inhabitants of the earth, men, the human race"the ungodly multitude; the whole mass of men alienated from God, and therefore hostile to the cause of Christ"world affairs, the aggregate of things earthly
    • the whole circle of earthly goods, endowments riches, advantages, pleasures, etc, which although hollow and frail and fleeting, stir desire, seduce from God and are obstacles to the cause of Christ
τούτου
G5127
toutou
of (from or concerning) this (person or thing)
  • of this one
ἦν
G2258
ēn
I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
  • I was, etc.
ἡ
G3588 T-NSF
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
βασιλεία
G932 N-NSF
basileia
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • royal power, kingship, dominion, rule
    • not to be confused with an actual kingdom but rather the right or authority to rule over a kingdom
      • "of the royal power of Jesus as the triumphant Messiah"of the royal power and dignity conferred on Christians in the Messiah's kingdom
    a kingdom, the territory subject to the rule of a king"used in the New Testament to refer to the reign of the Messiah
ἡ
G3588 T-NSF
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἐμή
G1699 S-1SNSF
emos
my
  • my, mine, etc.
οἱ
G3588 T-NPM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ὑπηρέται
G5257 N-NPM
hypēretēs
an under-oarsman, i.e., (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable)
  • servant
    • an underrower, subordinate rower
      • "any one who serves with hands: a servant"in the New Testament of the officers and attendants of magistrates
      • of the officer who executes penalties
        • "of the attendants of a king, servants, retinue, the soldiers of a king, of the attendant of a synagogue"of any one ministering or rendering service
      any one who aids another in any work
      • an assistant
        • "of the preacher of the gospel
ἄν
G302
an
whatsoever
  • whatsoever, wheresoever, whosoever, whithersoever
οἱ
G3588 T-NPM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἐμοὶ
G1698
emoi
to me
  • I, me, myself, etc.
ἠγωνίζοντο
G75 V-INI-3P
agōnizomai
to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish something)
  • to enter a contest: contend in the gymnastic games
    • "to contend with adversaries, fight"metaphorically to contend, struggle, with difficulties and dangers"to endeavor with strenuous zeal, strive: to obtain something
ἵνα
G2443 CONJ
hina
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • that, in order that, so that
μὴ
G3361 PRT-N
mē
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • no, not lest
παραδοθῶ
G3860 V-APS-1S
paradidōmi
to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit
  • to give into the hands (of another)
    • "to give over into (one's) power or use
    • to deliver to one something to keep, use, take care of, manage
      • "to deliver up one to custody, to be judged, condemned, punished, scourged, tormented, put to death"to deliver up treacherously
      • by betrayal to cause one to be taken
        • "to deliver one to be taught, moulded
    to commit, to commend"to deliver verbally
    • commands, rites
      • "to deliver by narrating, to report
    to permit allow
    • when the fruit will allow that is when its ripeness permits
      • "gives itself up, presents itself
τοῖς
G3588 T-DPM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Ἰουδαίοις·
G2453 A-DPM-PG
ioudaios
Judaean, i.e., belonging to Jehudah
  • Jewish, belonging to the Jewish race
    • "Jewish as respects to birth, race, religion
νῦν
G3568 ADV
nyn
___%___now___%___ (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • at this time, the present, now
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
ἡ
G3588 T-NSF
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
βασιλεία
G932 N-NSF
basileia
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • royal power, kingship, dominion, rule
    • not to be confused with an actual kingdom but rather the right or authority to rule over a kingdom
      • "of the royal power of Jesus as the triumphant Messiah"of the royal power and dignity conferred on Christians in the Messiah's kingdom
    a kingdom, the territory subject to the rule of a king"used in the New Testament to refer to the reign of the Messiah
ἡ
G3588 T-NSF
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἐμὴ
G1699 S-1SNSF
emos
my
  • my, mine, etc.
οὐκ
G3756 PRT-N
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
ἔστιν
G2076
esti
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
  • third person singular of ___%___to be___%___
ἐντεῦθεν
G1782 ADV
enteuthen
hence (literally or figuratively); (repeated) on both sides
  • from this place, hence
    • "on the one side and on the other, on each side

ἀπεκρίθη ὁ Ἰησοῦς Ἡ βασιλεία ἡ ἐμὴ οὐκ ἔστιν ἐκ τοῦ κόσμου τούτου· εἰ ἐκ τοῦ κόσμου τούτου ἦν ἡ βασιλεία ἡ ἐμή οἱ ὑπηρέται ἄν οἱ ἐμοὶ ἠγωνίζοντο ἵνα μὴ παραδοθῶ τοῖς Ἰουδαίοις· νῦν δὲ ἡ βασιλεία ἡ ἐμὴ οὐκ ἔστιν ἐντεῦθεν
36
Jesus 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.
Cross References

Luke 17:20

Ἐπερωτηθεὶς δὲ ὑπὸ τῶν Φαρισαίων πότε ἔρχεται ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ ἀπεκρίθη αὐτοῖς καὶ εἶπεν Οὐκ ἔρχεται ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ μετὰ παρατηρήσεως
20
And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

Colossians 1:12

εὐχαριστοῦντες τῷ πατρὶ τῷ ἱκανώσαντι ἡμᾶς εἰς τὴν μερίδα τοῦ κλήρου τῶν ἁγίων ἐν τῷ φωτί·
12
Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made meet us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

Romans 14:17

οὐ γάρ ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ βρῶσις καὶ πόσις ἀλλὰ δικαιοσύνη καὶ εἰρήνη καὶ χαρὰ ἐν πνεύματι ἁγίῳ·
17
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

John 6:15

Ἰησοῦς οὖν γνοὺς ὅτι μέλλουσιν ἔρχεσθαι καὶ ἁρπάζειν αὐτὸν ἵνα ποιήσωσιν αὐτὸν βασιλέα ἀνεχώρησεν πάλιν εἰς τὸ ὄρος αὐτὸς μόνος
15
When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take by force, him to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

Daniel 7:14

וְלֵהּ יְהִב שָׁלְטָן וִיקָר וּמַלְכוּ וְכֹל עַֽמְמַיָּא אֻמַיָּא וְלִשָּׁנַיָּא לֵהּ יִפְלְחוּן שָׁלְטָנֵהּ שָׁלְטָן עָלַם דִּֽי-לָא יֶעְדֵּה וּמַלְכוּתֵהּ דִּי-לָא תִתְחַבַּֽל׃
14
And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

Daniel 2:44

וּֽבְיוֹמֵיהוֹן דִּי מַלְכַיָּא אִנּוּן יְקִים אֱלָהּ שְׁמַיָּא מַלְכוּ דִּי לְעָלְמִין לָא תִתְחַבַּל וּמַלְכוּתָה לְעַם אָחֳרָן לָא תִשְׁתְּבִק תַּדִּק וְתָסֵיף כָּל-אִלֵּין מַלְכְוָתָא וְהִיא תְּקוּם לְעָלְמַיָּֽא׃
44
And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

1 Timothy 6:13

παραγγέλλω σοι ἐνώπιον τοῦ θεοῦ τοῦ ζωοποιοῦντος τὰ πάντα καὶ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ μαρτυρήσαντος ἐπὶ Ποντίου Πιλάτου τὴν καλὴν ὁμολογίαν
13
I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

Zechariah 9:9

גִּילִי מְאֹד בַּת-צִיּוֹן הָרִיעִי בַּת יְרוּשָׁלִַם הִנֵּה מַלְכֵּךְ יָבוֹא לָךְ צַדִּיק וְנוֹשָׁע הוּא עָנִי וְרֹכֵב עַל-חֲמוֹר וְעַל-עַיִר בֶּן-אֲתֹנֽוֹת׃
9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

Matthew 26:53

ἢ δοκεῖς ὅτι οὐ δύναμαι ἄρτι παρακαλέσαι τὸν πατέρα μου καὶ παραστήσει μοι πλείους ἢ δώδεκα λεγεῶνας ἀγγέλων
53
Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

John 8:15

ὑμεῖς κατὰ τὴν σάρκα κρίνετε ἐγὼ οὐ κρίνω οὐδένα
15
Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.

Isaiah 9:6

כִּי-יֶלֶד יֻלַּד-לָנוּ בֵּן נִתַּן-לָנוּ וַתְּהִי הַמִּשְׂרָה עַל-שִׁכְמוֹ וַיִּקְרָא שְׁמוֹ פֶּלֶא יוֹעֵץ אֵל גִּבּוֹר אֲבִי-עַד שַׂר-שָׁלֽוֹם׃
6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Luke 12:14

ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτῷ Ἄνθρωπε τίς με κατέστησεν δικαστὴν ἢ μεριστὴν ἐφ' ὑμᾶς
14
And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

Psalms 45:3

חֲגֽוֹר-חַרְבְּךָ עַל-יָרֵךְ גִּבּוֹר הוֹדְךָ וַהֲדָרֶֽךָ׃
3
Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.
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