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Jesus answered him, "Do you say this of yourself, or did others tell it to you concerning me?"
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Whose Question Is It?
Commentators explain that Jesus' question immediately challenges Pilate. He asks if the accusation comes from Pilate's own observations or if he is merely repeating what Jesus' accusers told him. This forces Pilate to consider the source and sincerity of his own inquiry, exposing the baselessness of the charge.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Of yourself. From any conviction of your own mind, or any apprehension of danger. During all the time in which you have been praetor, have…
Of thyself (απο σεαυτου). Whether a sincere inquiry on Pilate's part or a trap from the Sanhedrin.
19th Century
Anglican
Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?—The most probable interpretation of the question is that which regard…
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Baptist
Jesus answered him, "Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?" Pilate answered, "Am I a Jew?"
I can ima…
Since he had shown sufficient interest in Jesus to confer with him personally, Jesus began to probe him to ascertain how sincere that interest migh…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Jesus answered him, do you say this thing of yourself That he was the king of the Jews: Christ's meaning is, whether…
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Are you the King of the Jews? That King of the Jews who has been so long expected? Messiah the Prince; are you he? Do you call yourself so, and wou…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the Evangelist told how Pilate examined Christ before his accusers; here, he describes how Pilate questioned him in private. …
