John 18:31
“Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then said Pilate unto them,.... Either ironically, knowing that they did not, or it was not in their power, to judge in…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Judge him ... - The Jews had not directly informed him that they had judged him and pronounced him worthy of death.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
It is not lawful for us to put any man to death - They might have judged Jesus according to their law, as Pilate bade…
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
Then said Pilate Pilate therefore (Joh 18:18) said. If they will not make a specific charge, he will not deal with the…
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