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A Divine Testimony
Commentators like Calvin and Gill argue that the dream of Pilate's wife was a direct, supernatural warning from God. Its purpose was not necessarily to stop the crucifixion, but to provide another powerful testimony to Jesus's innocence. This made it clear that Christ died as a substitute for the sins of others, not for any crime of His own.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:19
18th Century
Theologian
Have thou nothing to do, etc. That is, do not condemn him. Perhaps she was afraid that the vengeance of heaven would follow her husband an…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 27:19
His wife (η γυνη αυτου). Poor Pilate was getting more entangled every moment as he hesitated to set Jesus free whom he knew to be …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:19
19th Century
Preacher
Here was an unexpected witness to the innocence of Christ. Whether the dream of Pilate’s wife was a divine revelation of Christ’s glory or not, we …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:19
If Roman troops were involved in Jesus’ arrest (), Pilate and perhaps his wife would have been informed. The interruption of Pilate’s wife further …
John Calvin
On Matthew 27:19
16th Century
Theologian
While he was sitting on the judgment-seat. Although the thoughts that had passed through the mind of Pilate’s wife during the day might be…
John Gill
On Matthew 27:19
17th Century
Pastor
When he was set down on the judgment seat
That is, when Pilate the governor, as the Syriac and Persic versions read,…
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:<…