Matthew 27:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But Jesus didn't say a single word back to him. The governor was completely blown away by his silence.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the most powerful response is saying nothing at all.

📚 Historical Context

This verse occurs during Jesus' trial before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew, which is part of the New Testament accounts of Jesus' passion. Jesus had been handed over by the Jewish religious leaders who accused Him of claiming to be a king, and despite Pilate's questioning, Jesus remained silent. This silence fulfilled Old Testament prophecies, such as in Isaiah 53, where the suffering servant does not open his mouth.

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