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Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Am I a Jew? (μητ εγω Ιουδαιος ειμι; ). Proud and fine scorn on Pilate's part at the idea that he had a personal interest in the qu…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Am I a Jew? Am I likely to be influenced by Jewish prejudices and partialities? Am I not, being a Roman, likely to judge impartially and t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Pilate answered, Am I a Jew?His question means, “You surely do not suppose that I am a Jew?”

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: Pilate, wishing to rescue Him from the hatred of the Jews, protracted the trial for a long time. Then Pil…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Jesus’ reply to Pilate’s question irritated him, for he was accustomed to receiving answers to his questions, not challenges. His question expected…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Pilate answered, am I a Jew? This he said, in a sort of derision and contempt; who was not a Jew, neither by birth, nor b…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Are you the King of the Jews? That King of the Jews who has been so long expected? Messiah the Prince; are you he? Do you call yourself so, and wou…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Previously, the Evangelist told how Pilate examined Christ before his accusers; here, he describes how Pilate questioned him in private. …

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