Charles Spurgeon Commentary Luke 13:1

"Now there were some present at that very season who told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices." — Luke 13:1 (ASV)

This was a matter of common town talk, so of course they brought the news to Jesus. Notice how wisely he used this shameful incident. You and I too often hear the news of what is happening, but we learn nothing from it; our Saviour's gracious mind turned everything to good account; he was like the bee that gathers honey from every flower.