Robertson Word Pictures - Matthew 27:18 - 27:18

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Robertson Word Pictures - Matthew 27:18 - 27:18


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For envy (dia phthonon). Pilate was dense about many things, but he knew that the Jewish leaders were jealous of the power of Jesus with the people. He may have heard of the events of the Triumphal Entry and the Temple Teaching. The envy, of course, came primarily from the leaders.