A.T. Robertson Commentary John 19:8
A.T. Robertson Commentary
John 19:8
1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson Commentary
John 19:8
1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE
"When Pilate therefore heard this saying, he was the more afraid;" — John 19:8 (ASV)
He was the more afraid (μαλλον εφοβηθη). First aorist passive indicative of φοβεομα. He was already afraid because of his wife's message (Matthew 27:19). The claim of Jesus to deity excited Pilate's superstitious fears.