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Opposition Intensified
Commentators note that the accusers became "more fierce" and urgent precisely after Pilate declared Jesus innocent. Instead of reconsidering, their opposition hardened. They were not interested in a fair trial but were determined to secure a conviction, escalating their claims when their initial attempt failed.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 23:5
18th Century
Theologian
The more fierce. The more urgent and pressing. They saw that there was a prospect of losing their cause, and they attempted to press on Pi…
AT Robertson
On Luke 23:5
But they were the more urgent (ο δε επισχυον). Imperfect active of επισχυω, to give added (επ) strength (ισχυω). And they kept ins…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:5
19th Century
Bishop
Teaching throughout all Judea.—This is one of the few passages in which the old English equivalent for Judea retains its place in …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 23:5
19th Century
Preacher
And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 23:5
Verse 1 links the Jewish and Roman trials. The “whole assembly” is the Sanhedrin. Pilate was Roman governor (procurator) of the province of Judah. …
John Gill
On Luke 23:5
17th Century
Pastor
And they were the more fierce
Or urgent to have him put to death; so the Hebrew word (qzx) is rend…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 23:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Pilate well understood the difference between armed forces and our Lord's followers. But instead of being softened by Pilate's declaration of his i…