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Pilate's Hopeful Strategy
Commentators agree that Pilate, believing Jesus was innocent, was trying to secure his release. His question was a strategic appeal to the people, hoping they would choose Jesus over the wishes of the envious priests. Some scholars note that the original Greek phrasing implies Pilate had a genuine hope of an affirmative answer.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 15:9
The King of the Jews (τον βασιλεα των Ιουδαιων). That phrase from this charge sharpened the contrast between Jesus and Barabbas wh…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 15:9
19th Century
Bishop
Will ye that I release unto you . . .?—The form of the question in Greek implies (as does the similar form in John 18:39) a half hope of a…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:6–10
19th Century
Preacher
And he therefore hoped that the people, who were not moved by the same envy, would have chosen to have Jesus set free.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:9
The question of Pilate implies that the crowd had asked for the release of Jesus (perhaps Jesus Barabbas?). It is possible that Pilate mistook the …
John Gill
On Mark 15:9
17th Century
Pastor
But Pilate answered them; saying Being satisfied of the innocence of Jesus, and being willing to dismiss him:
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…