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Silent for Our Sake
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon explain that Jesus was not silent out of weakness or an inability to defend Himself. Rather, He was silent because He stood as our representative. By not defending His own perfect innocence, He willingly took the place of the guilty to atone for our sins. His silence then allows Him to be our advocate now.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:12
18th Century
Theologian
When he was accused, etc. Namely, of perverting the nation, and of forbidding to give tribute to Caesar (Luke 23:2, 5). Probab…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:12–14
19th Century
Preacher
This was the time for Jesus to be silent, like a sheep before her shearers. His silence astonished Pilate, as His speech had before overaw…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:12
Persistent charges by “the chief priests and the elders” evoke only silence from Jesus. If Jesus had said nothing at all, Pilate would be bound to …
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John Calvin
On Matthew 27:12
16th Century
Theologian
He answered nothing. If it is asked why the Evangelists say that Christ was silent, while we have just heard his answer from their own acc…
John Gill
On Matthew 27:12
17th Century
Pastor
And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders &c.] As that he was a perverter of the people, a stirrer of sedit…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 27:11–25
17th Century
Minister
Having no malice against Jesus, Pilate urged Him to clear Himself and labored to get Him discharged. The message from his wife was a warning. God h…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 27:1–26
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Evangelist recounted what Christ suffered from the Jews; here, he recounts what He suffered from the Gentiles. And he does four things:<…