Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
John 19:11
Thou couldest have no power [at all] against me, etc. Jesus breaks
the silence and at once assumes the position of Pilate's judge. He
declares that Pilate could have no power over himself unless it were
given him. Christ submitted because it was the Father's will that he
should drink the cup. Poor, helpless Pilate was not so great a sinner
as the Jews, who might have known better, who were filled with devilish
hate, who were now forcing Pilate to the crime. The words of Christ are
really words of compassion.
John 19:1-16
The Crucifixion
SUMMARY OF JOH 19: Jesus Scourged. The Crown of Thorns. Pilate's
Acquittal. The New Charge of the Jews. No King but Caesar.
Crucified at Golgotha. The Garments Parted by Lot. The Women at the
Cross. The Mother of Jesus Committed to John. It Is Finished.
For notes on these verses, see Matthew 27:19-22. Compare
Mark 15:15-22 Lu 23:20-31. John gives a few additional features.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Luke 23:1-25
John 19:1-16
John 19:11
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