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And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.
John 19:9 — KJV
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John 19:9
King James Version (KJV)
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— D.L. Moody
John 19:9
Verse 9 of 42
Commentary
Commentary on John 19:9
Theological / DevotionalJudgment hall. See on Matt. 27:2.
Whence art thou? Fear at the suggestion that Jesus was some supernatural being elicited Pilate’s further inquiry into Jesus’ origin. He was not interested in the country of Christ’s origin; with that he was already familiar (Luke 23:6, 7). But a mysterious fear gripped him at the thought that the noble being standing before him might be divine.
No answer. Compare the silence before Caiaphas (Matt. 26:63) and before Herod (Luke 23:9). Pilate had had his opportunity to learn the truth (see on John 18:38). Further enlightenment would have availed nothing. Jesus knew when to speak and when to keep silent.
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