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The Wisdom of Silence
Commentators note that Jesus' initial silence was not a sign of weakness or guilt. Instead, it fulfilled prophecy (Isaiah 53:7) and demonstrated wisdom in the face of worthless accusations. He refused to engage with the false witnesses, knowing his accusers were not interested in the truth but were merely going through the motions of a trial.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:62–63
18th Century
Theologian
Jesus held his peace. He was silent. He knew that the evidence did not even appear to amount to anything worth a reply. He knew that they …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:63
Held his peace (εσιωπα). Kept silent, imperfect tense. Jesus refused to answer the bluster of Caiaphas.
I adjure th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:63
19th Century
Preacher
But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said to him, I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you are the Ch…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:59–63
(59–63a) The Sanhedrin was composed of three groups: leading priests, teachers of the law, and elders. It had seventy members plus the high priest,…
John Calvin
On Matthew 26:63
16th Century
Theologian
I adjure you by the living God. The high priest thought that this alone was a crime sufficient to condemn Christ, if he professed that he …
John Gill
On Matthew 26:63
17th Century
Pastor
But Jesus held his peace
Knowing it would signify nothing, whatever he should say, they being set upon his death, th…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:57–68
17th Century
Minister
Jesus was hurried into Jerusalem. It looks ill, and bodes worse, when those who are willing to be Christ's disciples are not willing to be known as…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:57–75
13th Century
Philosopher
This section discusses Christ’s arrest; now, it discusses where He would be led, describing the place and those gathered there. He says, therefore:…