Our Lord, who knew the secrets of all men's hearts, very well knew, that though Pilate had for some time withstood his temptations, yet he would at last yield: he also was ready to lay down his life, as he knew was determined for him; having therefore made a reasonable defence, he thinks fit to add no more of that nature.
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John 19:9
9 And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.