>>22106751By others:
In the Gospels, Jesus is frequently referred to as the "King of the Jews." For example, during his trial, the crowd and Roman authorities mockingly refer to him as the king, as they don’t see him in a political sense. The inscription on the cross reads, "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" (John 19:19).
When the Magi visit Jesus after his birth, they refer to him as "King of the Jews" (Matthew 2:2), indicating that even at birth, he was seen in this light by others.
By Jesus:
Jesus does not directly refer to himself as "King" in a straightforward manner, but he does imply kingship in several moments. For example, when speaking to Pilate, Jesus says, "My kingdom is not of this world" (John 18:36), which can be seen as him acknowledging a kind of kingship, but in a spiritual, not earthly, sense.
In Matthew 25:34, Jesus speaks of the "kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world," which indicates his authority as a king, but it’s always within the context of God's divine kingdom, not earthly rule.
