matthew-27:11-31-asv

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:21

Answered , to the various cries which reached him. Whether of the twain? Which of the two? He repeats the question before asked ( Matthew 27:17 ), having given the multitude time for deliberation, and offering them no alternative but to choose one of these two prisoners. Barabbas. They prefer a murderer to the Prince of life—a selection on their part guilty and malevolent, but on the part of God necessary for our salvation (Quesnel). Truly, Jesus "was despised and rejected of men."... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:21

Barabbas. The name of Barabbas has become odious throughout Christendom, although we really know very little against him. That he was a rebel against the Roman government only means that he furthered the cause of liberty which all his people cherished in their hearts; so that his name might have been associated with the names of Tell, Wallace, and other well known patriots, if only he had been successful. That he combined brigandage with insurrection is only too characteristic of the revolt... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:22

It was with disappointment and indignation that Pilate heard the rabble's decision. He could not refuse to release the robber and murderer; but he still entertained some hope of a better feeling in the crowd which would allow him to acquit Jesus. What shall I do then with Jesus? τι ì οὖν ποιη ì σω Ἰησοῦν ; What then shall I do to Jesus? As you demand the release of Barabbas, what am I to do with the other prisoner? He dared not act boldly, as his conscience and the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:23

Why, what evil hath he done? τι ì γα Ì ρ κακο Ì ν ἐποι ì ησεν ; The particle γα Ì ρ implies a certain reasoning in the question, the speaker for the nonce putting himself in the people's position, and demanding the ground of their decision. The authorized translation is adequate. Pilate thus showed his pusillanimity and irresolution, while exercising no control over the feelings of the excited mob. But they cried out the more ( περισσῶς ἐ ì ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:24

He could prevail nothing ( οὐδε Ì ν , ὠφελεῖ , he prevailed nothing ) . Naught that he did altered the determination of the multitude. But that rather a tumult was made ( γι ì νεται , is arising ) . The present tense gives a graphic touch to the narrative. The delay and hesitation of the governor exasperated the people, and there were ominous signs of a riot, which must be suppressed at any sacrifice of principle or equity. He feared that a report might reach... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:24

Guilt that will not wash off. By the Mosaic regulations, the elders of a city in which an undiscovered murder had been committed were to wash their hands over the sin offering, and to say, "Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it" ( Deuteronomy 21:6 ). Pilate thinks that "when he gets the Jews to take the crucifixion of Jesus upon themselves, he has relieved himself, if not entirely, yet in a great measure, of the responsibility. But just as the outward washing of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:25

Then answered all the people. Instigated by the Sanhedrists working insidiously among them, the multitude, now very numerous, respond with fiendish alacrity to Pilate's deprecation. It was a unanimous, a national assumption of guilt, lightly undertaken, terribly vindicated. His blood be on us, and on our children. The consequences of this condemnation, be they what they may, we are willing to suffer. Let God visit it, if he will. upon us and our children; we and they will cheerfully bear... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:26

Released he Barabbas— "him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired" (Luke). When he had scourged Jesus. This was the usual preliminary to crucifixion, especially in the case of shires, and was a punishment of a most severe and cruel nature. The verb here used, φραγελλο ì ω , is formed from the Latin flagellum, and denotes the employment of that terrible implement the Roman scourge. This was no ordinary whip, but commonly a number of leather thongs... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:26-34

Preparations for the Crucifixion. I. THE SCOURGING . 1 . It had been predicted. "I gave my back to the smiters," Isaiah said in the spirit of prophecy; and again, in words very solemn and very precious to sin-laden consciences, "By his stripes we are healed." The Lord himself had told his disciples beforehand that he should suffer this cruel indignity ( Matthew 20:19 ). The circumstances of the Lord's sufferings were revealed to the prophets ages before the time. This fact shows... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:27

The soldiers of the governor. The brutal soldiers, far from feeling compassion for the meek Sufferer, take a fiendish pleasure in torturing and insulting him. They fling upon his bleeding body his upper garments, and take him into the common hall ( πραιτω ì ριον , the Praetorium ) . This name was applied to the dwelling house of the provincial governor, and here refers to the open court of the building, outside which the preceding events had taken place (see on Matthew 27:2 ... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:26-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:27

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