Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - John 19:5

Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - John 19:5 - 19:5

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - John 19:5 - 19:5

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5. φορῶν. Not φέρων; wearing, not merely ‘bearing.’ The crown and the robe are now His permanent dress. The Evangelist repeats the details (Joh 19:2) as of a picture deeply imprinted in his memory: whether or no he entered the Praetorium, he no doubt witnessed the Ecce Homo.

ἰδοὺ ὁ ἄνθρωπος. In pity rather than contempt. Pilate appeals to their humanity: surely the most bitter among them will now be satisfied, or at least the more compassionate will control the rest. No one can think that this Man is dangerous, or needs further punishment. When this appeal fails, Pilate’s pity turns to bitterness (Joh 19:14).