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Matthew 27:24 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Matthew 27:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 27 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.”
Matthew 27:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 27:24
When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person (ἀθῷός εἰμι ἀπὸ τοῦ αἵματος τούτου)—Pilate's handwashing invoked Jewish ritual (Deuteronomy 21:6-7), a symbolic declaration of non-culpability. Yet the act condemned him—he proclaimed Christ's justice (dikaios) while condemning Him to death.You cannot wash away responsibility for moral choices. Pilate knew Christ was innocent (v. 18, 19, 23), yet chose political survival over justice. His words 'see ye...
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Cross-References for Matthew 27:24
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“I have sinned in that I betrayed innocent blood. But they said”
“so I will go about your altar”
“For he hath made him to be sin for us”
“and cleanse my hands with lye”
“and said to them”
“who are nearest to the slain man”
“Not during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people.”
“the righteous for the unrighteous”
“You are my father; and to a stone”
“saying”