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Matthew 27:19

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

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When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

Matthew 27:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 27:19

Theological / Devotional

His wife sent. Apparently the letter from Pilate’s wife, whom tradition has named Claudia Procla, arrived immediately before Pilate sent for Barabbas. Pilate was already convinced of the innocence of Jesus, and the warning from his wife provided a supernatural confirmation.

In a dream. Compare the dreams given to Nebuchadnezzar (see on Dan. 2:1) and to the wise men who came to see Jesus (see on Matt. 2:1).

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