Charles Ellicott Commentary John 19:6

Charles Ellicott Commentary

John 19:6

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

John 19:6

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"When therefore the chief priests and the officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify [him], crucify [him]! Pilate saith unto them, Take him yourselves, and crucify him: for I find no crime in him." — John 19:6 (ASV)

When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him. Compare to John 18:3. The spectacle, so far from moving their pity, excites their passionate hatred, and they frustrate any other cry which may arise by that of Crucify Him! .

Take you him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him. Compare to Notes on John 18:31; John 18:38. Crucify Him, the words mean, “if you dare to do so; there is no charge on which I can condemn Him; and I will be no party to your act.”