"Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers". John 19:21. οὶ ἀρχιερεῖς) So the Syr(389), Arab., and Anglosax. . BibliographyCalvin, John. Among those that were marked, Revelation 7:5, Judah is reckoned first, of all the tribes by Leah’s side, because our Lord sprang out of Judah; and Naphtali is named first among those that came by Rachel’s side, because at Capernaum (in that tribe) Christ dwelt; which therefore also is said to be lifted up to heaven, Matthew 11:23. Pilate answered, What I have written I have written. Now that they have wrung what they wanted out of Pilate they see that in granting it he has insulted them publicly before the thousands present at the Passover, and in a way not easy to resent. Very often οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς are mentioned, and never are they called οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς τῶν ἰουδαίων: and in this passage transcribers most easily laid hold of τῶν ἰουδαίων from the subsequent words. Finding the new version too difficult to understand? I. Copyright � Broadman Press 1932,33, Renewal 1960. ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. 1840-57. therefore said to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews, but, That man said, I am King of the Jews. The expression, “chief priests of the Jews,” occurs only here in the New Testament, perhaps in contrast to the title, “King of the Jews,” to indicate that their anxiety about the title came from them as representatives of the national honour. Men would not be laughed out of their necessary food, yet suffer themselves thus to be laughed out of what is far more necessary. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. They feel that they are sharply rebuked; and, therefore, they would wish that the title were changed, so as not to involve the nation in disgrace, but to throw the whole blame on Christ. "Commentary on John 19:21". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/egt/john-19.html. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/cal/john-19.html. (21) Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate.—Better, Therefore said . Our Lord Jesus came forth, willing to be exposed to their scorn. Write not, The King of the Jews] They would needs be mending Magnificat, as they say; and this of pure spite, that the disgrace might rest only upon Christ, and not at all reflect upon their nation. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/cgt/john-19.html. (Comp. "Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament". BibliographyRobertson, A.T. "Commentary on John 19:21". BibliographyGill, John. The expression, “chief priests of the Jews,” occurs only here in the New Testament, perhaps in contrast to the title, “King of the Jews,” to indicate that their anxiety about the title came from them as representatives of the national honour. BibliographySchaff, Philip. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfu/john-19.html. It is good for every one with faith, to behold Christ Jesus in his sufferings. This expression occurs only here. On the one side we see the King of the Jews defeated, yet victorious; suspended on the cross, yet proclaimed to be what He is in all the great languages of the world; set before us as universal King. 1685. (19) This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. Kaivsaro".. 156 E. Bammel, Theologische Literatur Zeitung 77 (1952): 205-10.. 157 Annals 6.8.. 158 Morris, The Gospel According to John, “Additional Note H: The Last Supper and the Passover,” … "E.W. Whereas, in truth, nothing so ennobleth, as any the least relation to Christ. But Pilate thought he had yielded quite enough to them; and having intended expressly to spite and insult them by this title, for having got him to act against his own sense of justice, he peremptorily refused them. "Commentary on John 19:21". And latter favours are to bring to mind former favours, that eaten bread may not be forgotten. Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. Greek. The Jews thought it would be a disgrace to them, that Christ should be reported abroad as their king, therefore they desire an alteration of the writing. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. On the other side we see the chief priests of the Jews victorious, yet defeated; their object apparently accomplished, yet its accomplishment turned to their own shame, and their Victim’s glory.—Their request was denied in the most curt and contemptuous language. (390)— ἐκεῖνος, that man) They now by this time use an appellation of Him, as of one whom they have removed far from them. No entry exists in Forerunner Commentary for John 19:21. Bibliography"Commentary on John 19:21". "Commentary on John 19:21".

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