A.T. Robertson Commentary John 18:35

"Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?" — John 18:35 (ASV)

Am I a Jew? (μητ εγω Ιουδαιος ειμι; ). Proud and fine scorn on Pilate's part at the idea that he had a personal interest in the question. Vehement negation implied. Cf. 4:29 for μητ in a question. The gulf between Jew and Gentile yawns wide here.

Nation (εθνος as in 11:48-52, rather than λαος, while both in 11:50). For παρεδωκαν see verse 30.

What hast thou done? (τ εποιησασ; ). First aorist active indicative of ποιεω. Blunt and curt question. "What didst thou do?" "What is thy real crime?" John's picture of this private interview between Pilate and Jesus is told with graphic power.