matthew-27:11-16,-matthew-27:62-66-niv

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:12

When Pilate went forth again to the door of the judgment hall, he was met by a storm of accusations from the chief priests and elders, who, seeing the impression produced on him by Christ's bearing, vied with each other in vociferating charges against the meek Prisoner. He answered nothing. With Divine patience he bore it all; he would not defend himself before people who cared nothing for truth and justice, and wanted only to secure condemnation and death. As for Pilate, he had told him... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:12

The silence of innocence. "He answered nothing." "We have to realize the contrast between the vehement clamour of the accusers, the calm, imperturbable, patient silence of the Accused, and the wonder of the judge at what was so different from anything that had previously come within the range of his experience" (Plumptre). Attention may be given to the silences of Jesus during his trials. They are at least as striking and as remarkable as his speeches. Look especially at these. 1 . His... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:13

Hearest thou not how many things ( πο ì σα , quanta, what great things ) they witness against thee? Among the charges was one that Jesus stirred up the people to revolt, both in Galilee and Judaea. The mention of Galilee offered to Pilate a chance of escaping the responsibility of the trial, and led to his sending Christ to Herod, as St. Luke relates ( Luke 23:6-12 ). It was on the return from Herod that the final scene took place. Pilate evidently did not believe that this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:14

To never a word ( προ Ì ς οὐδε Ì ἑ ì ν ῥῆμα , not even to one word ) . He made no reply to a single one of the accusations die; he was a willing sacrifice; so he acted as his prophet had foretold, "He opened not his mouth" ( Isaiah 53:7 ). Marvelled greatly. The Roman governor in all his experience had never beheld such calm resigntion, such unshaken equanimity, such intrepid resolution in the face of death. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:15

Pilate now tries another expedient for delivering himself from the responsibility of condemning Jesus. At that feast ( κατα Ì ἑορτη ì ν , at a feast, at feast time). Doubtless the Passover is meant, which was the feast especially of the Jews, and it is very improbable that the practice mentioned in the clause was allowed at any other of the feasts. The governor was wont to release unto the people ( τῷ ὀ ì χλῳ , the multitude ) , etc. St. Luke says, "Of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:15-26

Barabbas preferred to Jesus. ( Mark 15:6-15 ; Luke 23:17-25 ; John 18:39 , John 18:40 .) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:15-30

Christ before Pilate. No. 2. The other evangelists tell us of Pilate's first and fatal mistake, in offering, while convinced of his Prisoner's innocence, to chastise him and let him go. He showed the Jews he was afraid of them; and from this point onwards we see him tossed between his own convictions and his fears—a type of all who in their own souls have convictions about Christ and their duty to him, which they do not act out lest they thereby incur loss or abuse. Apparently, before the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:16

They had then a notable prisoner. The plural verb must refer to the multitude, to whose class the man belonged. The Vulgate, with Origen, reads, "he had," habebat, referring to Pilate, whose prisoner he was. The man was notorious; as St. Mark tells us, "He lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, men who had committed murder in the insurrection." We have no account elsewhere of this particular rising, nor of its leader, but such commotions were very common, and under the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 27:11

And Jesus stood before the governor - Many things are omitted by Matthew, in the account of this trial, which are recorded by the other evangelists. A much more full account is found in John 18:28-40.And the governor asked him ... - This question was asked On account of the “charge” which the Jews brought against Jesus, “of perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar,” Luke 23:2. It was on this charge that, after consultation, they had agreed to arraign him before Pilate.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 27:12

When he was accused ... - To wit, of perverting the nation, and of forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, Luke 23:2, Luke 23:5. Probably this was done in a tumultuous manner and in every variety of form.He answered nothing - He was conscious of his innocence. He knew that they could not prove these charges. They offered no testimony to prove them, and, in conscious innocence, he was silent. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:15-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:15-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 27:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 27:12

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