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They answered him, "If this man weren`t an evildoer, we wouldn`t have delivered him up to you."
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An Appeal to Pride, Not Justice
Commentators observe that the Jewish leaders' reply is arrogant and evasive. Instead of presenting a legal charge as Pilate requested, they essentially say, "Trust us, he's guilty because we say so." They expected the Roman governor to simply accept their verdict, revealing a pride that blinded them to the injustice they were committing.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If he were not a malefactor—meaning, a violator of the law. They implied: "If we had not determined that he was such, and was wor…
If this man were not an evil-doer (ε μη ην ουτος κακον ποιων). Condition (negative) of second class (periphrastic imperfect indica…
19th Century
Anglican
If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up to you.—They take the position that the Roman governor is the exec…
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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 …
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
If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him to thee. They indirectly complain about Pilate, implying that he does not suf…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They answered and said to him Offended at the question put to them, and filled with indignation that they should be so in…
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:
