ACTS 13:28 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.”
Though they found no proper ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have him executed — the Roman trial narrative is compressed here to emphasize the Jerusalem council's agency in seeking Jesus' death, while acknowledging Pilate's formal role. The phrase no proper ground (aitia thanatou) highlights the injustice of the crucifixion, even as Luke notes the fulfillment of God's purpose.
Church Fathers on Acts 13:28
Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you fears God, to you is the word of this salvation sent. For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew Him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning Him. And though they found no cause of death in Him, yet desired they Pilate that He should be slain. Acts 13:26-28 On all occasions we find them making a great…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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