Pilate then Pilate therefore (John 18:3). Because they would not enter, he went out to them. The Evangelist assumes that his readers know who Pilate is, just as he assumes that they know the Twelve (John 6:67) and Mary Magdalene (John 19:25); all are introduced without explanation.

went out The verb stands first in the Greek for emphasis. The best MS. add -outside" to make it still more emphatic; went out therefore Pilate outside unto them; as if attention were specialy called to this Roman concession to Jewish religiousness.

What accusation Not that he does not know, but in accordance with strict procedure he demands a formal indictment?

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