The Silences of Jesus
John 19:9
And went again into the judgment hall, and said to Jesus, From where are you? But Jesus gave him no answer.


I. BEFORE CAIAPHAS AND FALSE WITNESSES (Matthew 26:63; Mark 14:61). The Faithful and True Witness before liars and hypocrites.

II. BEFORE HEROD (Luke 23:9). The Holy One of God before the idle curiosity of a flagitious prince.

III. BEFORE THE ACCUSATIONS OF THE CHIEF PRIESTS AT PILATE'S BAR (Matthew 27:14). The Sinless One before charges the speakers knew were lies.

IV. BEFORE PILATE (John 19:9). The King of Truth before an insincere inquirer.

V. BEFORE THE SYRO-PHOENICIAN WOMAN (Matthew 15:23). Incarnate love before a humble and earnest petitioner.

(T. Whitelaw, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.

WEB: He entered into the Praetorium again, and said to Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.




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