Matthew 27:24
When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Then answered all the people,.... They were as unanimous in their imprecations upon themselves, as in desiring the crucifixion of Christ:
and said, his blood be on us, and on our children; not for…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
He took water ... - The Jews were accustomed to wash their hands when they wished to show that they were innocent of a crime committed by others. See Deu 21:6; Psa 26:6. Pilate, in doing this, meant…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing St Luke relates a further attempt on Pilate's part to release Jesus, "I will chastise Him and let Him go" (Luk 23:22). Will not the cruel torture of a…
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