Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on John 19:11

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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Thou couldest--rather, "shouldst." have no power at all against me--neither to crucify nor to release, nor to do anything whatever against Me [BENGEL]. except it were--"unless it had been." given thee from above--that is, "Thou thinkest too much of thy power, Pilate: against Me that power is none, save what is meted out to thee by special divine appointment, for a special end." therefore he that delivered me unto thee--Caiaphas, too wit--but he only as representing the Jewish authorities as a body. hath the greater sin--as having better opportunities and more knowledge of such matters.

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