Matthew 27:18

Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ? for he knew that out of envy they had delivered Him up.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

In Context

17Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you?

19(And while he was sitting on the tribunal, his wife sent to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that righteous man: for I have suffered much in a dream to day on his account.)

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Cross References

Mark 15:10(for he knew that the chief priests had delivered Him up to him out of envy:)

Acts 7:9And the patriarchs, envying him, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,

James 4:5Do ye think the scripture speaks in vain? or does the Spirit that dwelleth in us, excite to envy?

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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