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And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

He questioned (επηρωτα). Imperfect active, kept on questioning.

In many words (εν λογοις ικανοις). Same us…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He answered him nothing.—We can hardly help asking ourselves what were likely to have been among Herod’s questions. Did t…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; an…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

The Venerable Bede: Having determined not to question our Lord about this accusation, Pilate was therefore glad when an opportu…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Only Luke records Jesus’ appearance before Herod; he had more interest in politics than Matthew or Mark (cf. 3:1; 9:7–9; 13:31). Herod had a more i…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then he questioned with him in many words
Or talked very much to him, inquiring who he was, whether John the Baptist…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Herod had heard many things about Jesus in Galilee, and out of curiosity longed to see him. The poorest beggar who asked for a miracle for the reli…

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