Luke 23:3

“And Pilate asked him, saying, etc.] Observing that it was said, he had given himself out to be a king; for as for what regarded religion, he took no notice of it; he put this question to him, art thou the King of the Jews? that their prophecies speak of, and they have expected; and he answered him and said, thou sayest it; that is, thou sayest well; it is as thou sayest, I am the King of the Jews; (see Gill on “<402711>Matthew 27:11”) though he did not leave this without an explanation; without informing him what sort of a king he was, and what kind of a kingdom he had; (see <431836>John 18:36,37) which made Pilate perfectly easy, and desirous to release him, as appears by what follows.”

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“23:3 You have said it: This is the same vague answer that Jesus gave to the high council (22:70), emphasizing Jesus’ acceptance of the title “king of the Jews” but suggesting that Pilate’s understanding of the title was different from his own.”

“Pilate: Mat 27:11; Mar 15:2; Joh 18:33-37; Ti1 6:13 the King: Luk 23:38, Luk 1:32, Luk 1:33, Luk 19:38-40; Mar 15:18, Mar 15:32; Joh 1:49, Joh 19:3, Joh 19:19-21 he answered: Ti1 6:13 Thou sayest it: This was the most solemn mode of affirmation used by the Jews. When the inhabitants of Zippor, inquired whether Rabbi Judah were dead, the son of Kaphra answered, אתון אמריתון, Ye say. Luke 23:4”