John 18:36-38 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

36. “My kingdom is not of this world,” said Jesus. “If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I wouldn’t be handed over to the Jews. As it is, My kingdom does not have its origin here.”

37. “You are a king then? ” Pilate asked.“You say that I’m a king,” Jesus replied. “I was born for this, and I have come into the world for this: to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to My voice.”

38. “What is truth? ” said Pilate.After he had said this, he went out to the Jews again and told them, “I find no grounds for charging Him.

John 18