Verse 6
If Pilate had thought that the sight of Jesus bruised and bleeding would satisfy Israel’s rulers, he was wrong. The sight of His blood stirred their appetites for even greater revenge. They cried out repeatedly for the ultimate punishment: crucifixion.
"Well-meaning preachers have often said that the crowd that on Palm Sunday shouted ’Hosannah!’ turned right around and shouted ’Crucify Him!’ on Good Friday. However, it was two different crowds. The Palm Sunday crowd came primarily from Galilee where Jesus was very popular. The crowd at Pilate’s hall was from Judea and Jerusalem where the religious leaders where very much in control." [Note: Wiersbe, 1:381.]
Pilate’s reply reflected his disgust with the Jewish leaders. It was really an expression of frustration with them. They had brought Jesus to him for a decision, he had given it, and now they refused to accept it. Pilate knew that the Jews could not crucify Jesus without his permission.
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