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

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 18:33-40

John 18:33-40. Then Pilate entered into the judgment-hall again See the note on Matthew 27:11. It seems, as the governor had heard an honourable report of Jesus, and observed in his silence, under the accusations brought against him, an air of meek majesty and greatness of spirit, rather than any consciousness of guilt, or any indication of a fierce contempt, he was willing to discourse with him more privately before he proceeded further. He therefore called Jesus, and said, Art thou the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 18:28-38

155. Before Pilate and Herod (Matthew 27:11-14; Mark 15:2-5; Luke 23:1-12; John 18:28-38)Pilate, the governor of the area, usually lived in the provincial capital Caesarea, but he came to Jerusalem during Jewish festivals to help maintain order. His official residence and administration centre in Jerusalem was called the praetorium. The Jewish leaders, wanting to have Jesus dealt with and out of the way before the festival started, took him to Pilate early in the morning (Luke 23:1; John... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 18:39-40

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 18:37

Art thou a king then? = Is it not then (Greek. oukoun. Occurs only here) that Thou art a king? or, So then a king Thou art? To this end = To (Greek. eis. App-104 .) this, i.e. for this purpose. for this cause . Exactly the same words, eis touto, as in previous clause. bear witness = testify. Greek. martureo. See on John 1:7 , the truth . See on John 14:6 , and p. 1511. My voice . See John 8:47 ; John 10:3 , John 10:4 , John 10:16 , John 10:27 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 18:38

What is truth? The question of many a man. Pilate was not "jesting", as Lord Bacon says. He was doubtless sick of the various philosophies and religions which contended for acceptance. no . Greek oudeis. fault. Greek aitia (compare aiteo, App-134 .), a charge, accusation; hence a ground of charge. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 18:39

custom . Greek sunetheia. Only here and in 1 Corinthians 11:16 . at. Greek en. App-104 . will ye . . . ? = do ye wish . ? Greek. boulomai. App-102 . Only occurrence of this word in John. the King of the Jews. It was this taunt that led them to retort by the threat of Laesa majestatis (high treason) against Pilate himself (John 19:12 ). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 18:40

cried = cried aloud, shouted. Greek kraugazo. Compare John 19:6 , John 19:15 .Acts 22:23 . this Man = this fellow. Compare John 7:27 ; John 9:29 . Barabbas . Aramaic. App-94 . robber = bandit, highway robber. Greek. Mates. Compare Mark 11:17 ; Mark 14:48 ; Mark 15:27 . Not kleptes. thief. The two words together in John 10:1 , John 10:8 . They chose the robber, and the robber has ruled over them to this day. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 18:37

Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end have I been born, and to this end am I come into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.Pilate did not understand what Jesus meant, but one thing was crystal clear: here was no seditionist.Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice ... This had its personal application to Pilate, who was not of the truth. His... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 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 no crime in him.Thus, Pilate terminated the interview, not waiting for a reply. He needed no reply, because the truth was of no particular concern to him. He was far more interested in what was politically expedient. This, of course, was exactly the attitude of Caiaphas (John 11:50); and both Pilate and Jesus' foes stood on that principle together, political expediency... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 18:39

But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover; will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews? They cried out therefore again, saying, not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.This was Pilate's third attempt to release Jesus, as more fully detailed in the synoptics; but it was thwarted by leaders who stirred up the people to demand Barabbas instead of Jesus. The unmitigated duplicity of the priests was glaringly evident in this. Their... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 18:33-40

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 18:28-38

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 18:39-40

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 18:37

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 18:38

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 18:39

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 18:40

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 18:37

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 18:38

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 18:39

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