Matthew 27:11-14

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 27:11-25

We have here an account of what passed in Pilate's judgment?hall, when the blessed Jesus was brought thither betimes in the morning. Though it was no court?day, Pilate immediately took his case before him. We have there, I. The trial Christ had before Pilate. 1. His arraignment; Jesus stood before the governor, as the prisoner before the judge. We could not stand before God because of our sins, nor lift up our face in his presence, if Christ had not been thus made sin for us. He was arraigned... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 27:11

And Jesus stood before the governor ,.... Pilate who sat; for so was the custom for the judge to sit, and those that were judged, to stand, especially whilst witness was bore against them F6 T. Hieros. Yoma, fol. 43. 2, 3. . "Says R. Bo, in the name of Rab Hona, the witnesses ought to stand whilst they bear witness. Says R. Jeremiah, in the name of R. Abhu, also הנידונין צריכן להיות עומדין , "those that are judged ought to stand", whilst they receive their witness.' And... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 27:12

And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders ,.... As that he was a perverter of the people, a stirrer of sedition, discord, and rebellion among them; that he taught them not to give tribute to Caesar, and set up himself for a king; all which he had done not in one place only, but throughout all the land of Judea, from Galilee to Jerusalem; see Luke 23:2 , he answered nothing ; the things laid to his charge being notoriously false, and known to be so by all the people; and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 27:13

Then saith Pilate unto him ,.... Observing he made no reply to the accusations of the chief priests and elders, and in order to draw something out of him, hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee ? art thou deaf? or dost thou not take in what is alleged against thee? dost thou not consider the nature of these charges? how many, and of what kind the depositions are now made by persons of such rank and figure? art thou under no concern to make answer to them? read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 27:14

And he answered him to never a word ,.... He made no reply to anyone thing which Pilate suggested to him, though it seems to have been in a kind and friendly way, and with a view to his good: insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly ; that a man, who at other times had such fluency of speech, and readiness of expression, who both for matter and words, and also weight and authority, spake as never man did: and who had so often silenced the Scribes and Pharisees, men of the greatest... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:11

Before the governor - My old MS. English Bible translates ηγημων Meyr cheef justyse, Presedent . Art thou the King of the Jews? - The Jews had undoubtedly delivered him to Pilate as one who was rising up against the imperial authority, and assuming the regal office. See on Matthew 27:2 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:12

He answered nothing - An answer to such accusations was not necessary: they sufficiently confuted themselves. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:14

Marveled greatly - Silence under calumny manifests the utmost magnanimity. The chief priests did not admire this because it confounded them; but Pilate, who had no interest to serve by it, was deeply affected. This very silence was predicted. Isaiah 53:7 . read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:11

Verse 11 Matthew 27:11.Now Jesus stood before the governor. Though it was a shocking exhibition, and highly incompatible with the majesty of the Son of God, to be dragged before the judgment-seat of a profane man, to be tried on the charge of a capital offense, as a malefactor in chains; yet we ought to remember that; our salvation consists in the doctrine of the cross, which is folly to the Greeks, and an offense to the Jews, (1 Corinthians 1:23.) For the Son of God chose to stand bound... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:12

Verse 12 12He answered nothing. If it be asked why the Evangelists say that Christ was silent, while we have just now heard his answer from their mouth, the reason is, that he had a defense at hand, but voluntarily abstained from producing it. And, indeed, what he formerly replied about the kingdom did not arise from a desire to be acquitted, but was only intended to maintain that he was the Redeemer anciently promised, before whom every knee ought to bow, (Isaiah 45:23.) Pilate wondered at... read more

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