The New Testament doesn't explicitly state *when* Jesus stood in terms of specific times or situations that are significantly different from other times when he might have been sitting, walking, or reclining. The gospels focus more on what he said and did, rather than meticulously detailing every position he took.
However, we can infer some instances where Jesus likely stood:
* Teaching: It's reasonable to assume that Jesus stood while teaching large crowds (e.g., the Sermon on the Mount). While he might have sat down at times, standing would have helped him be seen and heard.
* Preaching in the Synagogue: When reading from the Torah in the Synagogue, he might have stood, and then taught sitting.
* Performing Miracles: Although not always specified, he likely stood while performing some miracles, particularly when addressing crowds.
* Before Pilate: In John 18:38-40 Pilate says: "“Am I a Jew?” Pilate retorted. “Your own people and chief priests handed you over to me. What is it you have done?”
36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.”
37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.
Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”
38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.”
There is an assumption that they are standing during this exchange, and perhaps also during the crucifixion.
Key Considerations:
* Cultural Context: In first-century Palestine, people often sat on the ground or on low cushions. Standing might have been reserved for more formal or important occasions.
* Focus of the Gospels: The Gospels prioritize Jesus's words and actions and their spiritual significance. Precise details about his physical posture are often omitted.
* Inference: We can infer some instances where he stood based on the context, but the New Testament rarely explicitly states "Jesus stood."
In Conclusion:
The New Testament doesn't provide a comprehensive record of every time Jesus stood. However, based on the narrative context, we can assume that he stood during teaching, performing miracles, and possibly during formal interactions with authorities.