If this man were not an evil-doer (ε μη ην ουτος κακον ποιων). Condition (negative) of second class (periphrastic imperfect indica…

If he were not a malefactor—meaning, a violator of the law. They implied: "If we had not determined that he was such, and was wor…

If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up to you.—They take the position that the Roman governor is the exec…

Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they s…

St. Augustine of Hippo: The Evangelist returns to the point where he had left off to relate Peter’s denial. He says they then le…

Pilate’s initial question was the normal opening inquiry for a trial under Roman law: “What charges are you bringing against this man?” He would no…

If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him to thee. They indirectly complain about Pilate, implying that he does not suf…

They answered and said to him
Offended at the question put to them, and filled with indignation that they should be so in…

It was unjust to put one to death who had done so much good; therefore, the Jews were willing to save themselves from reproach. Many fear the scand…

1. Now the Evangelist tells about Christ’s being handed over to the Gentiles. This involves three points:

1. We see him delivered …