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A Galilean (Γαλιλαιος). If so, here was a way out for Herod without going back on his own decision.
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Whether he were a Galilean. He asked this because, if he was, he properly belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, who reigned over Galilee.
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
When Pilate heard of Galilee.—The incident that follows is peculiar to St. Luke, and may have been obtained by him from Manaen or …
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean. And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction,
Church Fathers
ChurchFathers
The Venerable Bede: Having determined not to question our Lord about this accusation, Pilate was therefore glad when an opportu…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Only Luke records Jesus’ appearance before Herod; he had more interest in politics than Matthew or Mark (cf. 3:1; 9:7–9; 13:31). Herod had a more i…
John Gill
JohnGill
When Pilate heard of Galilee
"The name of Galilee", as the Syriac and Persic versions read when that was mentioned, …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Herod had heard many things about Jesus in Galilee, and out of curiosity longed to see him. The poorest beggar who asked for a miracle for the reli…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson