Matthew 27:23 meaning and explanation

“Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”

Matthew 27:23, Berean Standard Bible

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Pilate, the Roman governor, has just offered to release Jesus, and he now asks the crowd what crime deserves death. His question shows he has found no guilt in Jesus, and Matthew has already told us Pilate knew the chief priests acted out of envy.

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