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He gave him no answer, not even one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.
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A Silence That Amazed
Commentators note that Jesus' silence was not a sign of weakness but of profound dignity and meekness. A Roman governor like Pilate would expect a defendant to plead for their life. Instead, Jesus' calm fortitude in the face of false, capital charges amazed him. This quiet strength fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah 53:7, 'as a lamb before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To never a word. That is, not at all. He said nothing. This is a way of speaking, denoting that it was remarkable. It is an emphatic
And he gave him no answer, not even to one word (κα ουκ απεκριθη αυτω προς ουδε εν ρημα). Jesus refused to answer the charges of t…
19th Century
Baptist
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…
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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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he answered him to never a word He made no reply to anyone thing which Pilate suggested to him, though it seems to have been in…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Evangelist recounted what Christ suffered from the Jews; here, he recounts what He suffered from the Gentiles. And he does four things:<…
