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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
"And the governor answering said to them." Here he sets forth the effort by which Pilate strove to release him. And first, he shows by what words he acted for his release; secondly, by what deeds, at "and Pilate seeing that he prevailed nothing." In three ways he strove to free him. First, by comparison; secondly, by his dignity; thirdly, by his innocence. …
Glossa Ordinaria
Pilate is said to make this answer, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? either to the message of his wife, or the petition of the people, with whom it was a custom to ask such release on the feast-day.
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