Bible Commentary

Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? 10. Then saith, &c.] Better, Pilate therefore saith to Him, To me Speakest thou not? Whatever He might do before His Jewish persecutors, it was folly to refuse an … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:10”

And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. 9. judgment-hall ] See on Joh 18:28. Whence art thou? ] Pilate tries a vague question which might apply to Christ’s dwelling-place, which he already knew (Luk 23:6), hoping for an answer as to His … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:9”

When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; 8. that saying ] Better, this word ( logos), the charge of blasphemy. he was the more afraid ] The message from his wife and the awe which Christ’s presence was probably inspiring had already in some degree affected him. This mysterious claim still … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:8”

The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. 7. We have a law ] The Jews answer Pilate’s taunt by a plea hitherto kept in the background. He may think lightly of the seditious conduct of Jesus, but as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:7”

When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify [him,] crucify [him.] Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify [him]: for I find no fault in him. 6. and officers ] Better (as in Joh 18:18), and the officers. The leaders take the initiative, to prevent any expression … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:6”

Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And [Pilate] saith unto them, Behold the man! 5. Then came Jesus ] Better, Jesus therefore came. The Evangelist repeats the details of Joh 19:2; they are details of a picture deeply imprinted on his memory. Whether or no he went into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:5”

Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. 4. Pilate therefore ] The true text gives, and Pilate. What follows is a continuance rather than a consequence of what has preceded. I find no fault in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:4”

And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. 3. And said ] The best authorities add a graphic touch not given by the Synoptists; and they kept coming unto Him and saying. We see each soldier coming up in turn to offer his mock homage. Hail, King of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:3”

And the soldiers plaited a crown of thorns, and put [it] on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 2. And the soldiers ] Herod and his troops (Luk 23:11) had set an example which the Roman soldiers were ready enough to follow. Pilate countenances the brutality as aiding his own plan … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:2”

Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber. 40. Then cried they all again ] Better, They cried out therefore ( Joh 18:3) again all of them. S. John has not mentioned any previous shout of the multitude; he once more assumes that his readers know the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 18:40”