John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 27:14
14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. Ver. 14. The governor marvelled ] That Christ should so betray his own cause, by an obstinate silence. But why marvelled he not as much at the impudence of the priests, pressing such palpable untruths against him? He did, no doubt; and yet against all equity yielded to their importunity. But should not magistrates be men of courage, coeur-de-lions? Solomon’s throne was supported by lions; to show what... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 27:13
13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? Ver. 13. Hearest thou not, &c. ] Yes, well enough; but there is a time when a man should be as a "deaf man that heareth not, and as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth," Psalms 38:13 . Ego aurium Dominus, ut tu linguae, said he in Tacitus to his obstreperous adversary. If I cannot command thy tongue, yet I can command mine own ears. And the "prudent will keep silence in an evil time," saith Amos,... read more