Juan 18:29

29 Entonces salió Pilato a ellos fuera, y dijo: ¿Qué acusación traéis contra este hombre

Juan 18:29 Meaning and Commentary

John 18:29

Pilate then went out unto them
Either into the street, or rather into the place called the pavement, and in Hebrew Gabbatha; see ( John 19:13 ) the place where the Jewish sanhedrim used to sit; wherefore in complaisance to them, since they would not come into his court of judicature, he condescends to go into one of theirs, which showed great civility and humanity in him:

and said, what accusation bring ye against this man?
meaning, what offence had he committed? what crime had they to charge him with? what did they accuse him of? and what proof had they to support their charge? His view was, to have the matter stated, the cause opened, and evidence given; that the accused being face to face with the accusers, might answer for himself; and he, as a judge, be capable of judging between them: all which were very commendable in him, and agreeably to the Roman laws; and have an appearance of equity, justice, and impartiality.

Juan 18:29 In-Context

27 Y negó Pedro otra vez; y luego el gallo cantó

28 Y llevaron a Jesús de Caifás al pretorio; y era por la mañana; y ellos no entraron en el pretorio para no ser contaminados, sino que comieran el cordero de la pascua

29 Entonces salió Pilato a ellos fuera, y dijo: ¿Qué acusación traéis contra este hombre

30 Respondieron y le dijeron: Si éste no fuera malhechor, no te lo habríamos entregado

31 Les dice entonces Pilato: Tomadle vosotros, y juzgadle según vuestra ley. Y los judíos le dijeron: A nosotros no nos es lícito matar a nadie