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A Political Escape
Commentators explain that Pilate's question was a calculated move. Believing Jesus was innocent but lacking the courage to release Him, Pilate saw the mention of Galilee as a political escape route. By confirming Jesus was from Herod's jurisdiction, he could shift the responsibility of this difficult case onto another ruler.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 23:6
18th Century
Theologian
Whether he were a Galilean. He asked this because, if he was, he properly belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, who reigned over Galilee.
AT Robertson
On Luke 23:6
A Galilean (Γαλιλαιος). If so, here was a way out for Herod without going back on his own decision.
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:6
19th Century
Bishop
When Pilate heard of Galilee.—The incident that follows is peculiar to St. Luke, and may have been obtained by him from Manaen or …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 23:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean. And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he s…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 23:6
Only Luke records Jesus’ appearance before Herod; he had more interest in politics than Matthew or Mark (cf. 3:1; 9:7–9; 13:31). Herod had a more i…
John Gill
On Luke 23:6
17th Century
Pastor
When Pilate heard of Galilee
"The name of Galilee", as the Syriac and Persic versions read when that was mentioned, …
Matthew Henry
On Luke 23:6–12
17th Century
Minister
Herod had heard many things about Jesus in Galilee, and out of curiosity longed to see him. The poorest beggar who asked for a miracle for the reli…