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Pilate's Puzzled Plea
Commentators note that Pilate's question was not an attack but an attempt to help. Amazed by Jesus's composure and suspecting the leaders' envy, Pilate urged Jesus to respond to the many accusations. He was looking for a reason to release Him, highlighting his own internal conflict and recognition of Jesus's innocence.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:13
18th Century
Theologian
They witness against you. This means, rather, that they accused him. They were not witnesses, but accusers. These accusa…
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 27:13
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 Gill
On Matthew 27:13
17th Century
Pastor
Then saith Pilate unto him
Observing he made no reply to the accusations of the chief priests and elders, and in ord…
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:<…