Robertson Word Pictures - John 19:12 - 19:12

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Robertson Word Pictures - John 19:12 - 19:12


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Sought (ezētei). Imperfect active, “kept on seeking,” “made renewed efforts to release him.” He was afraid to act boldly against the will of the Jews.

If thou release this man (ean touton apolusēis). Condition of third class, a direct threat to Pilate. He knew all the time that the Sanhedrin might tell Caesar on him.

Thou art not Caesar’s friend (ouk ei philos tou kaisaros). Later to Vespasian this was an official title, here simply a daring threat to Pilate.

Speaketh against Caesar (antilegei tōi kaisari). Caesar brooks no rival. Jesus had allowed himself to be acclaimed king of Israel in the Triumphal Entry (Joh 12:13; Mar 11:10; Luk 19:38). The Sanhedrin have caught Pilate in their toils.