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The Jews answered him, "We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God."
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The Real Accusation Revealed
Commentators explain that when the political charge of sedition failed to convince Pilate, the Jewish leaders revealed their true, original accusation: blasphemy. They told Pilate that according to their law, Jesus must die for claiming to be the Son of God. This tactical shift shows their relentless determination to secure his execution by any means necessary.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
We have a law—the law respecting blasphemy (Leviticus 24:16; Deuteronomy 13:1–5). They had arraigned Jesus on that…
Because he made himself the Son of God (οτ υιον θεου εαυτον εποιησεν). Here at last the Sanhedrin give the real ground for their h…
19th Century
Anglican
We have a law, and by our law he ought to die.—The better reading is ... and by the law He ought to die. (). The…
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Baptist
When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, a…
The Jewish officials demanded crucifixion for no good reason that Pilate could determine. In disgust he told them to crucify him themselves, for no…
16th Century
Protestant
We have a law. They mean that, in proceeding against Christ, they do what is right, and are not motivated by hatred or sinful passion, for…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The Jews answered him Finding they could make nothing of the charge of sedition against him, and that Pilate could n…
Little did Pilate think with what holy regard these sufferings of Christ would, in later ages, be considered and spoken of by the best and greatest…
13th Century
Catholic
Now the Evangelist discusses the crucifixion of Christ:
First, the crucifixion itself.
Second, the death of Christ: aft…
