Matthew 27:14

Matthew 27:14

12 And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, ^aHe answered nothing.

13 Then Pilate said to Him, ^a“Do You not hear how many things they testify against You?”

14 But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.

Taking the Place of Barabbas

15 ^aNow at the feast the governor was accustomed to releasing to the multitude one prisoner whom they wished.

16 And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called¹ Barabbas.

17 Therefore, when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”

Commentaries:

Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)

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And he gave him no answer, not even to one word (kai ouk apekriqh autw prov oude en rhma). Jesus refused to answer the charges of the Jews (verse Matthew 27:12). Now he continued silent under the direct question of Pilate. The Greek is very precise besides the double negative. "He did not reply to him up to not even one word." This silent dignity amazed Pilate and yet he was strangely impressed.

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