Washed his hands (απενιψατο τας χειρας). As a last resort since the hubbub (θορυβος) increased because of his vacillation. The ver…

He took water, etc. The Jews were accustomed to wash their hands when they wished to show that they were innocent of a crime committed by …

He took water, and washed his hands — The act belonged to an obvious and almost universal symbolism. For example, in Deuteronomy 2…

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,…

To the best of our knowledge, this hand washing was not a Roman custom. After living several years among the Jews he detested, Pilate picked up one…

But Pilate, perceiving that he gained nothing by it. As sailors who have experienced a violent tempest at last give way and permit themsel…

When Pilate saw he could prevail nothing
That it was to no purpose to talk to them, and in favour of Jesus; he saw t…

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:<…