John 18:32

32 They said this that the words might be fulfilled in which Jesus predicted the kind of death He was to die.

John 18:32 Meaning and Commentary

John 18:32

That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled
That he should be delivered by the Jews to the Gentiles, to crucify him; and that he should be lifted up from the earth, and as the serpent upon the pole: which he spake, signifying what death he should die;
( Matthew 20:19 ) ( John 12:32 John 12:33 ) ( 3:14 ) and which was brought about this way, by the providence of God conducting this whole affair; and was cheerfully submitted to by Christ, in great love to his people, to redeem them from the curse of the law, being hereby made a curse for them.

John 18:32 In-Context

30 "If the man were not a criminal," they replied, "we would not have handed him over to you."

31 "Take him yourselves," said Pilate, "and judge him by your Law." "We have no power," replied the Jews, "to put any man to death."

32 They said this that the words might be fulfilled in which Jesus predicted the kind of death He was to die.

33 Re-entering the Praetorium, therefore, Pilate called Jesus and asked Him, "Are *you* the King of the Jews?"

34 "Do you say this of yourself, or have others told it you about me?" replied Jesus.