Names and Titles of Jesus

Jesus, King of Kings

‘King of Kings’ means that every crown, throne, and government finally answers to Jesus. Revelation 19:16 gives him the name ‘KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS’, and Paul calls him the only true Potentate (1 Timothy 6:15). It is a claim of ultimate authority, held by the one who wore a crown of thorns before he wore a crown of glory.

What the Bible says

What it reveals

Rome had an emperor; the world has always had its strongmen. Against them all, the New Testament says the real King is Jesus. But his kingship is unlike theirs. He came first not to be served but to serve, and won his throne not by taking life but by giving his own. The one crowned King of Kings is the same one who washed his friends’ feet.

What it means for you

If Jesus is King of Kings, then no power over you, no ruler, no fear, no circumstance, gets the last word. And this King rules with the heart of a shepherd. To call him King is not to cower before a tyrant but to trust the safest hands in the universe, hands that were pierced for you.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'King of Kings' mean?

It means Jesus holds authority over every ruler and power. Revelation 19:16 gives him the name 'KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS', and 1 Timothy 6:15 calls him the 'only Potentate', the supreme King above all.

Where does the Bible call Jesus King of Kings?

In Revelation 19:16 and 17:14, and 1 Timothy 6:15. The title also echoes the Old Testament, where God is King over all the earth (Psalm 47).