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A Calculated Legal Strategy
Scholars explain this early morning meeting was a strategic move. The Sanhedrin knew the Roman governor, Pilate, wouldn't act on a Jewish charge of blasphemy. So, they formally consulted to change the accusation to high treason—a political crime against Rome that Pilate would be forced to address.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 15:1
In the morning (πρω). The ratification meeting after day. See on Mt 26:1-5 for details.
Held a consultation
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 15:1
19th Century
Bishop
And the whole council.—The words in the Greek are in apposition with “the chief priests.” We do not know of any other elements in the Coun…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:1
19th Century
Preacher
"The whole council" could be there, so early in the morning, for such an evil purpose. Wicked men are very diligent in carrying out their sinful sc…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:1
What seems to be spoken of here is not another gathering of the Sanhedrin but the final stages of the meeting that had begun late the night before.…
John Gill
On Mark 15:1
17th Century
Pastor
And straightway in the morning
As soon as it was break of day, or daylight appeared:
the chief pr…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 15:1–14
17th Century
Minister
They bound Christ. It is good for us often to remember the bonds of the Lord Jesus, as bound with him who was bound for us. By delivering up the Ki…