john-18:37-49,-john-19:1-6-niv1984

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:33-38

(b) [Within the Praetorium.] Christ ' s admission that he was a King , but that his kingdom was not of this world . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:37

Pilate therefore said to him, Art thou a King then ? The precise mean-lug of this exclamation depends on the accentuation of ουκουν —whether it be οὐκοῦν £ equivalent to igitur , "therefore:" "Therefore on your own showing you are a King!" or whether οὔκουν be the form; then it would have the force of nonne igitur? expecting an affirmative response. It is an ἅπαξ λεγόμενον in the New Testament, but it generally implies an inference and a question expecting... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:37

"The King of the Jews." It is the peculiarity of some people that a plain "Yes" and "No" can hardly ever be got out of them. After all, however, it is only an irritating peculiarity, not a dangerous one. The real danger is when people say "Yes" and "No" too easily, too thoughtlessly. Here is the question of Pilate to Jesus," Art thou the King of the Jews?" What at first sight could look simpler and easier to answer? Yet it was not simple and easy. Thus we have to consider— I. JESUS ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:38

Pilate saith unto him, What is truth ? The aphorism of Lord Bacon, "'What is truth?' said jesting Pilate, and did not wait for an answer," scarcely represents the reality oft-he case. Pilate was not scornfully jesting with a metaphysical problem, nor professing himself hopelessly baffled in search for it. The language was not the utterance of irrepressible homage to his mysterious Prisoner, or heartfelt sympathy with him. For on this supposition why did he not wait for some more words of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:38

"What is truth?" When the Lord Jesus, in explanation of his claim to kingship, declared himself a Witness to "the truth," the turn to the conversation between him and the Roman governor was to all appearance very abrupt. Government, royalty,—these were ideas with which Pilate was familiar, in which his position bound him to take interest. With regard to truth, he might or be might not concern himself. In any case it would scarcely occur to him that there was any special connection between... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:38

No crime in Christ. Pilate's language and conduct furnish us with an example of the way in which weak and unprincipled men are wont to allow themselves to be guided by the expected consequences of their actions, instead of referring those actions to principles and laws by which they might decide what is the right course to follow. Often, as in the case of Pilate, where the results of actions are more regarded than their standards, men's convictions lead in one direction, whilst their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:39-40

(c) [Without the Praetorium.] The Roman trial continued without the Praetorium , where Pilate declared Christ innocent , and made another effort to save him . The Barabbas-proposal . Before the scene which John here introduces with a but—as though it followed immediately upon the utterance of a verdict of acquittal—Luke tells us that casual reference was made to the circumstance that Jesus was a Galilaean, and was in Herod's jurisdiction. Eager to quit himself' of a troublesome... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:37

Art thou a king then? - Dost thou admit the charge in any sense, or dost thou lay claim to a kingdom of any kind?Thou sayest ... - This is a form of expression denoting affirmation. It is equivalent to yes.That I am a king - This does not mean simply that Pilate affirmed that he was a king; it does not appear that he had done this; but it means, “Thou affirmest the truth; thou declarest what is correct, for I am a king.” I am a king in a certain sense, and do not deny it.To this end ... -... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:38

What is truth? - This question was probably asked in contempt, and hence Jesus did not answer it. Had the question been sincere, and had Pilate really sought it as Nicodemus had done John 3:0, Jesus would not have hesitated to explain to him the nature of his kingdom. They were now alone in the judgment-hall John 18:33, and as soon as Pilate had asked the question, without waiting for an answer, he went out. It is evident that he was satisfied, from the answer of Jesus John 18:36-37, that he... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:39-40

See the notes at Matthew 27:15-21. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:33-38

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:37

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:37

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:38

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:38

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:38

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:39-40

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:37

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:38

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:39-40

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