Matthew 27:18

For he knew that it was out of jealousy that they had given Jesus up to him.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

In Context

17So, when the people had collected, Pilate said to them: “Which do you wish me to release for you? Barabbas? Or Jesus who is called ‘Christ’?”

19While he was still on the Bench, his wife sent this message to him — “Do not have anything to do with that good man, for I have been very unhappy to-day in a dream on account of him.”

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Cross References

Mark 15:10For he was aware that it was out of jealousy that the Chief Priests had given Jesus up to him.

Acts 7:9The Patriarchs, out of jealousy, sold Joseph into slavery in Egypt; but God was with him,

James 4:5Do you suppose there is no meaning in the passage of Scripture which asks — ‘Is envy to result from the longings of the Spirit which God has implanted within you?’

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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