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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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Albert Barnes
On John 18:30
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On John 18:30
If this man were not an evil-doer (ε μη ην ουτος κακον ποιων). Condition (negative) of second class (periphrastic imperfect indica…
Charles Ellicott
On John 18:30
19th Century
Bishop
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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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 …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 18:30
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 18:30
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On John 18:30
17th Century
Pastor
They answered and said to him
Offended at the question put to them, and filled with indignation that they should be so in…
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…