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Matthew 27

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Matthew 27:2
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And when they had bound him, they led [him] away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.

Note 1 at Mt. 27:2: There was no need to bind Jesus. He had submitted to them without any resistance and had forbidden His disciples to fight when He was taken (Jn. 18:10-11). Furthermore, if Jesus had wanted to escape, they couldn't have restrained Him no matter how much they bound Him (see note 2 at Mt. 26:53, p. 452).

Note 2 at Mt. 27:2: This is the civil trial of Jesus (see note 1 at Mt. 26:57, p. 456). By comparing all of the gospel writers' accounts, we can arrive at this order of events in this trial.

First, Pilate questions Jesus and Jesus answers Him (see note 5 at Jn. 18:33, p. 462). The chief priests and elders then accused Him of many things, but Jesus answered nothing (Mt. 27:12-14; Mk. 15:3-5). Through the Jews' accusations, Pilate learns that Jesus was under Herod's jurisdiction and he sends Him to Herod (Lk. 23:5-7). Herod sends Jesus back to Pilate having found Him innocent (Lk. 23:14-15). Pilate then tries to sway the Jews to his verdict by offering them a choice between releasing Barabbas or Jesus (Mt. 27:15-22; Mk. 15:6-10; Lk. 23:16-19; Jn. 18:39-40).

When Pilate's offer fails, he then beats Jesus and mocks Him hoping to appease the Jews (Jn. 19:1-5). The Jews continue to demand Jesus' death and mention that Jesus claimed to be the Son of God (Jn. 19:7). Pilate again interrogates Jesus, but this time, Jesus gives no answer (Jn. 19:8-9). Pilate tries to intimidate Jesus but Jesus' answer convinces Pilate to let Jesus go (Jn. 19:10-12). When the Jews threaten Pilate with charges of treason if he doesn't crucify Jesus (Jn. 19:12), he finally concedes and condemns Jesus to death (Mt. 27:26; Mk. 15:15; Lk. 23:24; Jn. 19:16).