Because he made himself the Son of God (οτ υιον θεου εαυτον εποιησεν). Here at last the Sanhedrin give the real ground for their h…

We have a law—the law respecting blasphemy (Leviticus 24:16; Deuteronomy 13:1–5). They had arraigned Jesus on that…

We have a law, and by our law he ought to die.—The better reading is ... and by the law He ought to die. . They …

When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, a…

St. Augustine of Hippo: The envy of the Jews did not subside at Christ’s disgrace; instead, it grew. When the chief priests and …

The Jewish officials demanded crucifixion for no good reason that Pilate could determine. In disgust he told them to crucify him themselves, for no…

We have a law. They mean that, in proceeding against Christ, they do what is right, and are not motivated by hatred or sinful passion, for…

The Jews answered him
Finding they could make nothing of the charge of sedition against him, and that Pilate could n…

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…