1-3. Pilate took Jesus and scourged him—in hope of appeasing them. (See :-). "And the soldiers led Him away into the palace, and they call the whole band" ( :-) —the body of the military cohort stationed there—to take part in the mock coronation now to be enacted. read more
Pilate incorrectly hoped that if He flogged (Gr. emastigosen) Jesus this would satisfy the Jews (cf. John 19:4-6; Luke 23:16). Perhaps he thought that this action would increase popular support for Jesus against the chief priests, and then Pilate could release Him."From him [John] we learn that Jesus was not scourged in order to be crucified but in order to escape crucifixion." [Note: Lenski, p. 1243.] There were three forms of flogging that the Romans administered. The lightest of these, the... read more
4. The sentencing of Jesus 19:1-16 (cf. Matthew 27:22-26; Mark 15:12-15; Luke 23:20-25)There is quite a bit of unique material in this pericope. This includes the details of the Roman soldiers’ abuse of Jesus (John 19:1-5) and the situation that Pilate’s learning that Jesus claimed to be the Son of God instigated (John 19:7-14). John omitted Pilate’s washing of his hands (Matthew 27:24) and the Jews’ taking the responsibility for Jesus’ death (Matthew 27:25). He also did not mention the release... read more
The Crucifixion. The Burial1-3. Inside the Prætorium. Scourging and mockery by the soldiers (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15). It might be supposed from Mt and Mk that the scourging was only the ordinary preliminary to a Roman execution, but Luke 23:16 suggests that it was an act of mercy to Jesus intended to save His life. This the Fourth Gospel fully confirms, showing how Pilate tried to work upon the compassion of the multitude. The present narrative elucidates, without in any way contradicting,... read more
(1) That the earlier Gospels all make the darkness last from twelve until three (the sixth hour until the ninth hour). This is apparently intended to indicate the time of the Crucifixion, and they thus agree generally with St. John’s account. read more
The Silence of Jesus John 19:8-9 The Lord Jesus did not deal with every man in precisely the same way. If you would not misunderstand my meaning, I would say that He was not equally frank with every man, but treated each according to the spirit which He found in each. As I have been meditating on the deportment of the Living and Incarnate Word in this recorded instance, I think I have seen in Him a close analogy to the Written Word. The Scriptures, which are so responsive to some, are silent... read more
0XIX. JESUS BEFORE PILATE."They led Jesus therefore from Caiaphas into the palace: and it was early; and they themselves entered not into the palace, that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover. Pilate therefore went out unto them, and saith, What accusation bring ye against this man? They answered and said unto him, If this man were not an evil-doer, we should not have delivered Him up unto thee. Pilate therefore said unto them, Take Him yourselves, and judge Him according to... read more
CHAPTER 19 1. Behold the Man! (John 19:1-7 . ) 2. The Last Question of Pilate and Christ’s Last Word. (John 19:8-11 .) 3. Delivered up and Crucified. (John 19:12-18 .) 4. The Title upon the Cross. (John 19:19-22 .) 5. The Parted Garments. (John 19:23-24 .) 6. Behold Thy Son! Behold Thy Mother! (John 19:25-27 .) 7. It is Finished! (John 19:28-30 .) 8. His Legs not Broken. (John 19:31-33 .) 9. The Testimony of the Scriptures. (John 19:34-37 .) 10. The Burial in the Garden. (John... read more
19:1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and {1} scourged [him].(1) The wisdom of the flesh chooses the least of two evils, but God curses that very wisdom. read more
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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 19:1
This chapter continues the narrative of the trials and the ultimate triumph of the Jewish leaders over the stubborn will of Pilate, who under the duress of political blackmail and mob violence at last gave in to their will. It details the actual crucifixion, the affairs regarding the inscription, the disposition of the Lord's clothes, his provision for his mother, some of the last words, and the burial.Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. (John 19:1)This was actually an effort by... read more