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Matthew 27:12

Eastern Fathers

Theophylact of Ohrid

He gave no other answer, however, for He knew that the tribunal was an unjust proceeding.

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Western Saints

Augustine of Hippo

Luke explains what were the accusations alleged against Him, And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King. (Luke 23:2.) But it is of no consequence to the truth in what order they relate the history, or that one omits what another inserts.

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Thomas Aquinas

Next the accusation is treated. And first, the accusation is set forth; secondly, the inducement to respond, at "Pilate said to him." He says therefore: "and when he was accused by the chief priests, he answered nothing." On what charges he was accused, Matthew passes over in silence, but Luke says this at 23:1 ff. This is the custom of the evangelists, because what one omits, another narrates. …

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