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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:14
18th Century
Theologian
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
AT Robertson
On Matthew 27:14
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…
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:14
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 …
John Gill
On Matthew 27:14
17th Century
Pastor
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…
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:<…