King of the Jews
The use of the terms "king" and "kingdom" and the role of the Jews in using the term "king" to accuse Jesus are central to the discussion between Jesus and Pilate. In , Jesus confirms to Pilate that he is the King of the Jews and says nothing further. In , he hints that the king accusation did not originate with Pilate but with "others" and, in [[John 18:36]], he states: "My kingdom is not of this world". However, Jesus does not directly deny being the King of the Jews.