"Coffman Commentaries on the Old and New Testament". Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible. on StudyLight.org StudyLıght .org . John 19:21. They feel that they are sharply rebuked; and, therefore, they would wish that the title were changed, so as not to involve the nation in disgrace, but to throw the whole blame on Christ. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mpc/john-19.html. BibliographyCalvin, John. They were no longer God"s priests. Renewal 1960. New York, USA. write not the King of the Jews: because they did not own him for their king, which this title seemed to suggest, nor had he in their opinion any right to such a character; wherefore they desired that in the room of these words he would be pleased to put the following. write not the King of the Jews: because they did not own him for their king, which this title seemed to suggest, nor had he in their opinion any right to such a character; wherefore they desired that in the room of these words he would be pleased to put the following. "Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers". Used by Permission. Study the bible online using commentary on John 19:21 and more! From that hour, history hardened around the deeds of the day, and there could be no alteration of them. The expression, “chief priests of the Jews,” occurs only here in the New Testament, perhaps in contrast to the title, “King of the Jews,” to indicate that their anxiety about the title came from them as representatives of the national honour. Men would not be laughed out of their necessary food, yet suffer themselves thus to be laughed out of what is far more necessary. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain. Bethlehem, where he was born, is, though the least, yet therefore "not the least among the cities of Judah," Matthew 2:6; Micah 5:2. Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. "Commentary on John 19:21". Greek. BibliographyEllicott, Charles John. But that he said (αλλ οτι εκεινος ειπεν — all' hoti ekeinos eipen). And thus, amidst the conflicting passions of men, was proclaimed, in the chief tongues of mankind, from the Cross itself and in circumstances which threw upon it a lurid yet grand light, the truth which drew the Magi to His manger, and will yet be owned by all the world! John 21:19. 1887. Bibliography"Commentary on John 19:21". Charles Schribner's Sons. 21 Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. “By what death,” or, more exactly, by what manner of death (comp. but that he said, I am King of the Jews; that so he might be thought to be a seditious person and a traitor; one that laid claim to the temporal crown and kingdom of Israel, and one that suffered justly for attempts of that kind. All other rights reserved. BibliographyTrapp, John. A unique expression, possibly by way of contrast with the King of the Jews. "Commentary on John 19:21". 1879-90. "Commentary on John 19:21". Ver. The chief priests of the Jews therefore said to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews, but, That man said, I am King of the Jews. "Commentary on John 19:21". 21.The chief priests of the Jews said therefore to Pilate. 1897. Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". BibliographyNicol, W. Robertson, M.A., L.L.D. "Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament". Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed. 1874-1909. Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. What does John 21:19 mean? 153 Morris, The Gospel According to John, 798.. 154 Bernard, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel According to St. John, 2:621.. 155 Some of this evidence is given in BAGD, 395 s.v. Forever etched into the conscience of the human race was the crucifixion of the Lord and Saviour of men. … What I have written I have written ... What's done is done. οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς τῶν Ἰουδαίων, Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate. "Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament". . 1871-8. John Trapp Complete Commentary. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/whe/john-19.html.