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Pilate therefore went out to them, and said, "What accusation do you bring against this man?"
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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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Went out (εξηλθεν εξω). Note both εξ and εξω (went out outside), since the Sanhedrin would not come into Pilate's palace. Apparent…
19th Century
Anglican
Pilate then went out to them.—Better, Pilate therefore went out to them—that is, because of their religious scruples the…
Baptist
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
Pilate therefore went out to them. This heathen is not unwilling to encourage a superstition, which he ridicules and despises; but in the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Pilate then went out to themEither into the street, or rather into the place called the pavement, and in Hebrew Gabb…
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Presbyterian
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…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Now the Evangelist tells about Christ’s being handed over to the Gentiles. This involves three points:
