E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 27:15
people = crowd. would. Greek. thelo . App-102 . read more
Matthew 27:15-18 Niv
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 27:16
Barabbas. Aramaic. See App-94 . read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 27:17
will = choose. App-102 . Christ = Messiah. App-98 . read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 27:18
knew = was aware. Greek. oida. for = on account of. Greek. dia. read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 27:15
Now at the feast the governor was wont to release, unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would. And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?The Fourth Effort of Pilate to Release JesusNo doubt Pilate thought they would choose Christ; but he had reckoned without consideration of the fanatical hatred of the leaders against Christ.... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 27:18
For he knew that for envy they had delivered him up. And while he was sitting on the judgment-seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man; for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.Matthew recorded very little of the extensive conversation recorded in John 18:28-38, in which Pilate concluded by asking, "What is truth?" But the record of that conversation is in Matthew 27:18. He knew that "for envy" they had delivered him. Pilate... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 27:15
Matthew 27:15. Now at that feast, &c.— Pilate had already sent Jesus to Herod, having learned that he belonged to Galilee; and Herod had sent him back to him. Luke 23:6-11. At former passovers the governor had courted the favour of the people, by gratifying them with the pardon of any one prisoner whom they pleased. There was no law to oblige him to this; but as acts of grace are generally popular things, this seems to have been first freely used by the Romans, to please their tributaries,... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 27:16
Matthew 27:16. A notable prisoner— A notorious criminal. Heylin. It seems he was the head of the rebels; (see John 18:40. Luke 23:19; Luke 23:25.) the ringleader of a sedition, in which murder had been committed. read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 27:18
Matthew 27:18. (For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.) Pilate had probably heard of the stir made by the rulers on this occasion; and, as a prudent magistrate, could not but have inquired into the reason of it. The modesty with which Jesus appeared before him, must have given credit to the report that he had received; and theconfidence which Jesus placed in his innocence, by not replying to any charge that was brought against him, might have been sufficient to convince Pilate,that... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 27:15-31
156. Jesus before the people (Matthew 27:15-31; Mark 15:6-20; Luke 23:13-25; John 18:39-19:16)Although assured that Jesus was innocent, Pilate felt it wise to give the Jews some satisfaction; for by this time a crowd had gathered and he did not want a riot to break out. He therefore offered to punish Jesus by flogging, and consider the matter finished (Luke 23:13-16).But the people yelled for Jesus to be crucified. Pilate did not want the situation to get out of control, so made another offer.... read more