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Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" He answered, "So you say."
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The Political Charge
Commentators explain that the charge "King of the Jews" was a political one, designed to force Pilate's hand. The Sanhedrin knew Pilate had to investigate anyone accused of rivalry against Caesar. Pilate's question wasn't one of genuine curiosity but a necessary legal step to address a charge of insurrection.
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Art thou the King of the Jews? (Συ ε ο βασιλευς των Ιουδαιων; ). This is the only one of the charges made by the Sanhedrin to Pila…
19th Century
Baptist
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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