Matthew 27:13
Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?
Matthew 27:13
Pilate challenges Jesus: “Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?” Jesus’s silence continues, with Pilate pressing for a response. This moment marks the political theater of judgment where the crowd and leaders press their case against Jesus.
The exchange highlights dual processes: human judgment and divine judgment. Jesus’s quiet resistance shows a larger plan that judges the world’s claims of power and truth. It foreshadows how the true verdict will be rendered through the cross.
Practical wisdom:
- In moments of public scrutiny, cultivate composure and truth-telling rather than defensiveness.
- Consider that not all accusations need a loud defense; discern when to speak and when to entrust judgment to God.
- When faced with accusation, seek integrity and transparency.
Cross-References: Isaiah 42:2; Acts 8:32-33; 1 Peter 2:23