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A Curse Tragically Fulfilled
Commentators historically see the crowd's cry as a self-imposed curse that was tragically fulfilled. They point to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D., where, as the historian Josephus recorded, the suffering was immense, including mass crucifixions. This event is viewed by scholars like Barnes and Gill as a direct and sober consequence of the nation's formal rejection of their Messiah.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:25
18th Century
Theologian
His blood be on us, etc. That is, let the guilt of putting him to death, if there is any, be on us and our children. We will be answerable…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 27:25
His blood be upon us and upon our children (το αιμα αυτου κα επ τα τεκνα ημων). These solemn words do show a consciousness that th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:25
19th Century
Preacher
All the people willingly took upon themselves the guilt of the murder of our dear Lord, His blood be on us, and on our children.
Th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:25
To Pilate’s words, “all the people” answer, “Let his blood be on us and on our children!” The idiom is familiar (2 Samuel 1:6; [Referen…
John Calvin
On Matthew 27:25
16th Century
Theologian
His blood be on us. There can be no doubt that the Jews pronounced this curse on themselves without any concern, as if they had been fully…
John Gill
On Matthew 27:25
17th Century
Pastor
Then answered all the people
They were as unanimous in their imprecations upon themselves, as in desiring the crucif…
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:<…