Jesus Declared Innocent: Luke 23:13-16
“13) Pilate summoned the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 14) and said to them, “You brought this man to me as one who incites the people to rebellion, and behold, having examined Him before you, I have found no guilt in this man regarding the charges which you make against Him. 15) No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothing deserving death has been done by Him. 16) Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”” Luke 23:13-16
These are important verses. Pilate calls in the chief priests and rulers of the people and declares the innocence of Jesus.
In these few verses the verdict of both Pilate and Herod was announced. The case of the religious elders against Jesus was declared unfounded. Matthew 27:18 includes the insight that Pilate recognized that envy was the true root of their charges.
Why was Jesus charged by the Sanhedrin? Because He was successful. Because His message resonated with the people. Because they were loosing their grip on the people. Because they were jealous.
Jealousy and envy are at the root of many deadly sins. They blind hearts and distort Justice. They were the nails that fastened Jesus to the cross.
James 3:14-16 contains a great commentary on what was behind the crucifixion of Jesus. I quite; “14) But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. 15) This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. 16) For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.”
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“13) Pilate summoned the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 14) and said to them, “You brought this man to me as one who incites the people to rebellion, and behold, having examined Him before you, I have found no guilt in this man regarding the charges which you make against Him. 15) No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothing deserving death has been done by Him. 16) Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”” Luke 23:13-16
These are important verses. Pilate calls in the chief priests and rulers of the people and declares the innocence of Jesus.
In these few verses the verdict of both Pilate and Herod was announced. The case of the religious elders against Jesus was declared unfounded. Matthew 27:18 includes the insight that Pilate recognized that envy was the true root of their charges.
Why was Jesus charged by the Sanhedrin? Because He was successful. Because His message resonated with the people. Because they were loosing their grip on the people. Because they were jealous.
Jealousy and envy are at the root of many deadly sins. They blind hearts and distort Justice. They were the nails that fastened Jesus to the cross.
James 3:14-16 contains a great commentary on what was behind the crucifixion of Jesus. I quite; “14) But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. 15) This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. 16) For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.”
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
