John 19:5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate said to them, Behold the man! I. THE FALSE AND IMPIOUS ASSUMPTIONS RESPECTING THE LORD, WHICH THE JEWS, IN CONNECTION WITH HIS EXHIBITION TO THEM, INDULGED. They regarded Him — 1. As mean, when He was eminently dignified. 2. As guilty, when He was absolutely innocent and holy. 3. As being hostile to their interests, when He was infinitely kind and benevolent. II. THE RIGHTFUL TRIBUTE WHICH THE EXHIBITION OF HIM IN HIS TRUE CHARACTER MUST ALWAYS SECURE. "Behold the Man!" and there ought to be — 1. Homage. 2. Penitence. 3. Trust. 4. Love. (J. Parsons.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! |
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