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John 18:38

John 18:38
Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Pilate saith unto him, what is truth?.... That is, in general, or that which Christ then particularly spoke of: many…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

What is truth? - This question was probably asked in contempt, and hence Jesus did not answer it. Had the question been…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

What is truth - Among the sages of that time there were many opinions concerning truth; and some had even supposed that…

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, 1882–1921John 18:38-40

Outside the Praetorium; Pilate pronounces Him innocent and offers to release Him in honour of the feast: the Jews prefer…