John 19:7 (WEB)
The Jews answered him, “We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.”
Fathers and councils · 13
Augustine of Hippo
“This is all whereof He boasted Himself, when “He called Himself the Son of God.”” — editor's note: John xix. 7.
Read the whole comment“The above is John’s version of what was done by Pilate.” — editor's note: [Many harmonists, in view of the fact that Jesus had been scourged before the events narrated in John xix. 2–16, place these occurrences after the delivery of…
Read the whole comment“From thenceforth Pilate sought to release Him.”” — editor's note: John xix. 6–12.
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John Chrysostom
“Ver.” — the author cites it
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Hilary of Poitiers
“For they have put on record the reason of their condemnation:—And by our Law He ought to die, because He made Himself the Son of God.” — editor's note: St. John xix. 7.
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Catena Aurea on John
- Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
The envy of the Jews does not subside at Christ’s disgraces; yea, rather rises: When the chief priests therefore and officers saw Him, they cried out, saying, Crucify Him. crucify Him.
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
Pilate saw then that it was all in vain: Pilate saith unto them, Take ye Him, and crucify Him. This is the speech of a man abhorring (ἀφοσιούμενον) the deed, and urging others to do a deed which he abhors himself.…
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Lo, another greater outbreak of envy. The former was lighter, being only to punish Him for aspiring to a usurpation of the royal power. Yet did Jesus make neither claim falsely; both were true: He was both the…
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
While they disputed with each other, He was silent, fulfilling the prophecy, He openeth not His mouth; He was taken from prison and from judgment. (Is. 53:7, 8)
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
This agrees with Luke’s account, We found this fellow perverting the nation, (Luke 23:2) only with the addition of, because He made Himself the Son of God.
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Then Pilate begins to fear that what had been said might be true, and that he might appear to be administering justice improperly: When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid.
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It was not the law that he was afraid of, as he was a stranger: but he was more afraid, lest he should slay the Son of God.
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They were not afraid to say this, that He made Himself the Son of God: but they kill Him for the very reasons for which they ought to have worshipped Him.
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Cross-references · 2
Cited together in John Chrysostom on John 19:6–8 (2) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on John 19:6–8 (3) (Catena Aurea).