They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.
What does John 18:30 mean?
It was unjust to put one to death who had done so much good, therefore the Jews were willing to save themselves from reproach. Many fear the scandal of an ill thing, more than the sin of it.
Key themes
LoveFaithAnxiety and fearSalvationIncarnation
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Keep this verse inside John 18:30-33 and alongside a few nearby related passages.