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For he knew that because of envy they had delivered him up.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
For envy (δια φθονον). Pilate was dense about many things, but he knew that the Jewish leaders were jealous of the power of Jesus …
19th Century
Anglican
He knew that for envy—Pilate knew enough about the accusers to see through the hollowness of their pretended zeal for the…
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Baptist
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…
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he knew that for envy they had delivered him . ] He saw in their countenances, and by their charges against him,…
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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…
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:<…
