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A Proper Legal Question
Commentators observe that Pilate, the Roman governor, begins by following proper legal procedure. His question, "What accusation bring ye against this man?" was the standard opening for a Roman trial. He demanded a formal, legal charge, refusing to simply accept the Sanhedrin's prior condemnation. This initial adherence to justice contrasts sharply with the accusers' intentions.
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AT Robertson
On John 18:29
Went out (εξηλθεν εξω). Note both εξ and εξω (went out outside), since the Sanhedrin would not come into Pilate's palace. Apparent…
Charles Ellicott
On John 18:29
19th Century
Bishop
Pilate then went out to them.—Better, Pilate therefore went out to them—that is, because of their religious scruples the…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 18:29–30
19th Century
Preacher
And said, What accusation bring ye against this man? They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 18:29
Pilate’s initial question was the normal opening inquiry for a trial under Roman law: “What charges are you bringing against this man?” He would no…
John Calvin
On John 18:29
16th Century
Theologian
Pilate therefore went out to them. This heathen is not unwilling to encourage a superstition, which he ridicules and despises; but in the …
John Gill
On John 18:29
17th Century
Pastor
Pilate then went out to them
Either into the street, or rather into the place called the pavement, and in Hebrew Gabb…
Matthew Henry
On John 18:28–32
17th Century
Minister
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…