JEFF TURNER
In the gospels, Jesus often spoke with those who opposed him, answering questions and even warning them. Yet in Matthew 27:12, as he faced false accusations before the cross, he chose not to respond. This silence astonished Pilate, who had judged many prisoners. And the prisoners were most eager to protest their innocence or plead for mercy.
Jesus, however, remained calm and peaceful, offering no defence. His innocence was clear and needed no argument. Pilate could see that the charges did not match the man before him. This moment fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy that the Messiah would be “like a lamb led to the slaughter” and would not open his mouth (Isaiah 53:7).
Pilate knew Jesus had done no wrong and was disturbed by the deceit of the religious leaders. Yet, fearing for his own position with Rome after past mistakes with Jewish customs, he did not act with justice. Jesus entrusted himself to God who judges righteously, even in the face of false accusations.
and while being abusively insulted, He did not insult in return; while suffering, He did not threaten, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously;
1 Peter 2:23
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