Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 19:13
(13) When Pilate therefore heard that saying.—Better . . . these sayings—i.e., the two sayings of the previous verse.He brought Jesus forth ., .—Comp. John 19:9. He hesitates no longer about the course to be taken. His own position and life may be in danger, and he prepares, therefore, to pronounce the final sentence, which must necessarily be done from the public judgment seat outside the palace. (Comp. Matthew 27:19.)The Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha.—Both these words occur here only,... read more
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:1-42
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