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my kingdom is not here on earth
That is, “my kingdom is not like earthly kingdoms.”
my servants would fight for me
That is, “my disciples would fight to protect me” so that I could establish my kingdom.
listens to me
This could be translated as, “hears my teaching and obeys me.” It includes not just hearing Jesus’ words, but also doing what he says.
What is truth?
This remark appears in the form of a question to reflect Pilate's belief that no one really knows what truth is. Alternate translation: “Can anyone know what is true?” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)