Sought (εζητε). Imperfect active, "kept on seeking," "made renewed efforts to release him." He was afraid to act boldly against th…

Sought to release him. He was more and more convinced of his innocence, and more unwilling to yield him to mere malice and envy in the fac…

And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him.—These words may be interpreted in terms of time, as in the Authorized …

And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whoso…

St. John Chrysostom: Pilate, agitated with fear, began to examine Him again. He went back into the judgment hall and said to Je…

Jesus’ penetrating analysis of the situation made Pilate more eager than ever to release him. But the popular pressure was too strong. The cry “If …

From that time Pilate sought to release him. Though Pilate does not conduct himself conscientiously, and is motivated more by amb…

And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him
From the time that Christ spoke the above words; or, as the Syriac…

Little did Pilate think with what holy regard these sufferings of Christ would, in later ages, be considered and spoken of by the best and greatest…

1. Now the Evangelist discu es the crucifixion of Christ:

   First, the crucifixion itself.

   Second, the death of Christ: afte…