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The Destructive Power of Envy
Commentators unanimously agree that Pilate, a pagan governor, correctly identified the religious leaders' true motive: envy. They were not concerned with justice or loyalty to Rome; they were jealous of Jesus's popularity and influence. This serves as a stark warning that envy, if left unchecked, is a destructive sin that can lead to the most terrible outcomes.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:18
18th Century
Theologian
For he knew that for envy, etc. This was envy due to his popularity. He drew the people away from them. Pilate probably understood this fr…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 27:18
For envy (δια φθονον). Pilate was dense about many things, but he knew that the Jewish leaders were jealous of the power of Jesus …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:15–30
19th Century
Preacher
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. And they had then a notable prisoner, called Ba…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:18
The “crowd” was the crowd of those trying to influence the selection of the prisoner who would receive amnesty (cf. Mark 15:8). Pilate s…
John Gill
On Matthew 27:18
17th Century
Pastor
For he knew that for envy they had delivered him .
] He saw in their countenances, and by their charges against him,…
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:<…