Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Matthew 27:19

"And while he was sitting on the judgment-seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man; for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him." — Matthew 27:19 (ASV)

If Roman troops were involved in Jesus’ arrest , Pilate and perhaps his wife would have been informed. The interruption of Pilate’s wife further stresses Jesus’ innocence and gives the chief priests and elders a few moments to influence the crowd.