They took (παρελαβον). Second aorist active indicative of παραλαμβανω, they took Jesus from Pilate. Cf. 1:11; 14:3. This is after …

For the way of the cross, compare Matthew 27:31-34; Mark 15:20–23; Luke 23:26–33. For the present passage, compare especially…

But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your king? The chief priests answered, W…

John 19:12-16a

Under Pilate’s orders, Jesus was turned over to an execution squad, which normally consisted of four legionnaires and a centurion (cf. v.23). A con…

He went forth to a place. The circumstances related here contribute greatly, not only to show the truth of the narrative, but also to buil…

And he bearing his cross
Which was usual for malefactors to do, as Lipsius ^F9 shows out of Artemidorus, a…

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…

Previously, the Jews accused Christ of a crime against their law, but Pilate seemed to consider this a minor matter since he himself was not subjec…