That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

By what manner of death (ποιω θανατω). Instrumental case of the qualitative interrogative ποιος in an indirect question, the very …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

That the saying of Jesus, and so forth. Namely, that he would be delivered into the hands of the Gentiles and be crucified

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled.—Compare Note on John 18:9.

Signifying what death he shoul…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they s…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Augustine of Hippo: The Evangelist returns to the point where he had left off to relate Peter’s denial. He says they then le…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The introduction of Roman action at this point ensured death by crucifixion, if the Jews could persuade Pilate to render a verdict against Jesus. J…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

That the word of Jesus might be fulfilled. Finally, the Evangelist adds that it was necessary for this to be done, so that the prediction …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled That he should be delivered by the Jews to the Gentiles, to crucify him; and …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It was unjust to put one to death who had done so much good; therefore, the Jews were willing to save themselves from reproach. Many fear the scand…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Now the Evangelist tells about Christ’s being handed over to the Gentiles. This involves three points:

  1. We see him delivered …

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