Matthew 27:18

For he knew that they had handed Him over through envy.

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In The King James Version

For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

In Context

17So while they were assembled Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you, Barabbas or Jesus who is called Messiah?”

19Now as he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, because I suffered a great deal in a dream today because of Him.”

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Cross References

Mark 15:10(He knew that the chief priests had handed Him over because of envy.)

Acts 7:9“The patriarchs, being envious, sold Joseph into Egypt; yet God was with him

James 4:5Or do you suppose that the Scripture says in vain that the Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously?

Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:12-26

Christ at the Bar of Pilate. 11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. 12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? 14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. 15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom… Read the whole commentary →

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