Juan 18:29

29 Por eso Pilato, el gobernador, salió adonde estaban ellos y les preguntó:
—¿Qué cargos tienen 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 Una vez más, Pedro lo negó, y enseguida cantó un gallo.

28 Juicio de Jesús ante Pilato
El juicio de Jesús ante Caifás terminó cerca del amanecer. De allí lo llevaron a la residencia oficial del gobernador romano.
Sus acusadores no entraron porque, de haberlo hecho, se habrían contaminado y no hubieran podido celebrar la Pascua.

29 Por eso Pilato, el gobernador, salió adonde estaban ellos y les preguntó:
—¿Qué cargos tienen contra este hombre?

30 —¡No te lo habríamos entregado si no fuera un criminal! —replicaron.

31 —Entonces llévenselo y júzguenlo de acuerdo con la ley de ustedes —les dijo Pilato.
—Solo los romanos tienen derecho a ejecutar a una persona —respondieron los líderes judíos.