Juan 18:29

29 Así que Pilato salió a interrogarlos:—¿De qué delito acusan a 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 Pedro volvió a negarlo, y en ese instante cantó el gallo.

28 Luego los judíos llevaron a Jesús de la casa de Caifás al palacio del gobernador romano. Como ya amanecía, los judíos no entraron en el palacio, pues de hacerlo se contaminarían ritualmente y no podrían comer la Pascua.

29 Así que Pilato salió a interrogarlos:—¿De qué delito acusan a este hombre?

30 —Si no fuera un malhechor —respondieron—, no te lo habríamos entregado.

31 —Pues llévenselo ustedes y júzguenlo según su propia ley —les dijo Pilato.—Nosotros no tenemos ninguna autoridad para ejecutar a nadie —objetaron los judíos.