And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

The whole company (απαν το πληθος). All but Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea who were probably not invited to this meeting.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And the whole multitude of them arose.—See Notes on Matthew 27:11-14; Mark 15:2–5.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

2,

And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him to Pilate. And they began to accuse him saying, We found this -

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Augustine of Hippo: After Luke finished relating Peter's denial, he recounted everything that took place concerning our Lord…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Verse 1 links the Jewish and Roman trials. The “whole assembly” is the Sanhedrin. Pilate was Roman governor (procurator) of the province of Judah. …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the whole multitude of them
Of the chief priests, Scribes, and elders; the whole of the sanhedrim, excepting Nic…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Pilate well understood the difference between armed forces and our Lord's followers. But instead of being softened by Pilate's declaration of his i…

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