John Trapp on Matthew 27:14

Verse 14. The Governour marvelled,] That Christ should so betray his own cause, by an obstinate silence. But why marvelled he not as much at the impudency of the Priests, pressing such palpable untruths against him? He did no doubt: and yet against all equity, yeelded to their importunity. But [illegible: 1 word] not Magistrates be men of courage cuerdelions? Solomons throne was supported by lions; to shew what manner of men such should be, as sit in places of judicature.