John 18:30
“They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
They answered and said unto him,.... Offended at the question put to them, and filled with indignation that they should…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
If he were not a malefactor - A violator of the law. If we had not determined that he was such, and was worthy of death,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
If he were not a malefactor - So they did not wish to make Pilate the judge, but the executor of the sentence which they…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 18:28-40
We have here an account of Christ's arraignment before Pilate, the Roman governor, in the praetorium (a Latin word made…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a malefactor Literally, -doing evil" or an evil-doer; not the same expression as Luk 23:32. The Jews are taken aback at…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture