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The Influence of Corrupt Leaders
Commentators unanimously identify the chief priests and elders as the primary instigators. They didn't just suggest; they actively and artfully persuaded the crowd (Sources 1, 2, 6). Scholars suggest they sent agents with talking points, such as Jesus being a blasphemer, to manipulate public opinion while Pilate wavered (Source 7). This highlights the immense and dangerous influence of corrupt leadership.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:20
18th Century
Theologian
Persuaded the multitude. The release of a prisoner was to be granted to the people, not to the rulers. Therefore, to sec…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 27:20
Persuaded (επεισαν). The chief priests (Sadducees) and elders (Pharisees) saw the peril of the situation and took no chances. Whil…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:20–22
19th Century
Preacher
Now the die is cast. The choice of the multitude is made: Barabbas is preferred to Jesus. The Lord of glory had been sold by Judas for the price of…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:20
The leaders helped persuade the crowd. Historically, the crowd’s response is comprehensible. They have come to demand Barabbas’s release. Confronte…
John Calvin
On Matthew 27:20
16th Century
Theologian
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude. The Evangelist points out the chief instigators of the wicked proceedings. This …
John Gill
On Matthew 27:20
17th Century
Pastor
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude ,
&c.] Among whom the choice lay who should be released. Th…
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:<…