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Pilate's Ironic Firmness
Commentators note the irony in Pilate's sudden stubbornness. After vacillating and condemning an innocent man against his conscience, he now refuses to budge on the wording of the sign. Scholars suggest this was a mix of weariness, anger, and a petty attempt to reassert his Roman authority over the Jewish leaders who had manipulated him.
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Albert Barnes
On John 19:22
18th Century
Theologian
What I have written, etc. This declaration implied that he would make no change. He was impatient and weary of their solicitations. He had…
AT Robertson
On John 19:22
What I have written I have written (ο γεγραφα γεγραφα). With emphasis on the permanence of the accusation on the board. Pilate has…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 19:21–22
19th Century
Preacher
Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. Pilate answered, W…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 19:22
The placard (see comment on v.17) was written in three languages, in order to make the inscription plain to all: Aramaic, for the local inhabitants…
John Calvin
On John 19:22
16th Century
Theologian
What I have written I have written. Pilate’s firmness must be ascribed to the providence of God, for there can be no doubt that they attem…
John Gill
On John 19:22
17th Century
Pastor
Pilate answered, what I have written I have written
He seems to say this, as one angry and displeased with them; e…
Matthew Henry
On John 19:19–30
17th Century
Minister
Here are some remarkable circumstances of Jesus' death, more fully related than before. Pilate would not gratify the chief priests by allowing the …