For envy (δια φθονον). Pilate was dense about many things, but he knew that the Jewish leaders were jealous of the power of Jesus …

For he knew that for envy, etc. This was envy due to his popularity. He drew the people away from them. Pilate probably understood this fr…

He knew that for envy—Pilate knew enough about the accusers to see through the hollowness of their pretended zeal for the…

Pilate was really anxious to deliver Christ from His cruel enemies, but like most wicked men, he was a great coward, so he attempted to achieve his…

St. John Chrysostom: Because Christ had answered none of the Jews' accusations in a way that would allow Pilate to acquit Him,…

The “crowd” was the crowd of those trying to influence the selection of the prisoner who would receive amnesty (cf. Mark 15:8). Pilate s…

For he knew that for envy they had delivered him .
] He saw in their countenances, and by their charges against him,…

Having no malice against Jesus, Pilate urged Him to clear Himself and labored to get Him discharged. The message from his wife was a warning. God h…

Above, the Evangelist recounted what Christ suffered from the Jews; here, he recounts what He suffered from the Gentiles. And he does four things:<…