John Calvin on Matthew 27:10

10. As the Lord appointed me. By this clause Matthew confirms the statement, that this was not done without the providence of God; because, while they have a different object in view, they unconsciously fulfill an ancient prediction. For how could it have occurred to them to purchase a field from a potter, if the Lord had not turned their blameworthy conduct so as to carry into execution his own purpose?

MATTHEW 27:11-14; MARK 15:2-5; LUKE 23:2-12

Matthew 27:11-14

Mark 15:2-5

Luke 23:2-12

11. Now Jesus stood “Or Jesus fut amené devant le gouverneur.” — “Now Jesus was brought before the governor.” before the governor. And the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? Jesus saith to him, Thou sayest it. “Tu le dis.” 12. And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, and he answered nothing. 13. Then Pilate saith to him, Hearest thou not how many things they testify against thee? “Combien de tesmoignages ils amenent contre-toy?” — “how many testimonies they produce against thee?” 14. And he did not answer him a single word, so that the governor was greatly astonished.

2. And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said to him, Thou sayest it. “Tu le dis.” 3. And the chief priests accused him of many things. 4. And Pilate again asked him, saying, Answerest thou nothing? Lo, how many things do they testify against thee? “Combien de tesmoignages ils amenent contre-toy?” — “how many testimonies they produce against thee?” 5. But Jesus again answered nothing, so that the governor wondered.

2. And they began to accuse him saying, We have found this man subverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying, that he is the Christ, a King. 3. And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said to him, Thou sayest it. “Tu le dis.” 4. And Pilate said to the chief priests and to the multitudes, I find no fault in this man. 5. But they persisted, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout the whole of Judea, beginning from Galilee even to this place. 6. And when Pilate heard mention made of Galilee, he asked if the man was a Galilean. 7. And as soon as he learned that he belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who also was at Jerusalem at that time. 8. And when Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad; for he had long cherished a desire to see him, because had heard many things concerning him; and he hoped that he would see some miracle “Quelque signer, ou, miracle;” — “some sign, or, miracle.” wrought by him. 9. And he asked him in many words; but he made no reply to him. 10. And the chief priests and scribes stood, and vehemently accused him. 11. But Herod, with his attendants, despised him; and having mocked him, sent him back to Pilate clothed with a shining “D’un vestement blanc, ou, reluysant;” — “with a white (or, shining) robe.” robe. 12. And came friend; for previously they had been at enmity with each other.