What then shall I do unto Jesus which is called Christ? (τ ουν ποιησω Ιησουν τον λεγομενον Χριστον; ). They had asked for Barabbas…

No notes from Barnes on this verse. See Barnes on "Matthew 27:15".

Let him be crucified—It may be noted that this was the first direct intimation of the mode of death to which the priests destined …

Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. And they had then a notable prisoner, called Ba…

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

The leaders helped persuade the crowd. Historically, the crowd’s response is comprehensible. They have come to demand Barabbas’s release. Confronte…

What then shall I do with Jesus? Perceiving that they are so blinded by madness that they do not hesitate, to their own great dishonor, to…

Pilate says to them
As one astonished at their choice: he could not have thought they would have asked the life of s…

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:<…