GOSPEL READING (Mt 26:14-27:66)
Jesus was questioned by the governor. Jesus did not reply to his question. The chief priest and the elders accused him of many things for which Jesus was silent. Jesus’ silence greatly amazed the governor. Silence could never be an answer. Since the whole story was fabricated, Jesus’ answer, be it positive or negative or anything, would affirm or deny the wrong statement. It would in no way reveal the truth.
The choice of the people was also amazing. The people were asked to choose between Jesus the Messiah or Jesus Barabbas. The people chose the wicked man. Rather the people allowed the wicked man to go free and condemned the righteous. So by condemning the righteous and putting him to death the sinner went free. It could be an indirect way of saying that the sinners (we) go free at the death of the righteous man Jesus.
Right through the story Jesus was proclaimed innocent. Pilate’s wife sent message saying to have nothing with Jesus’ condemnation. Matthew dealt with this theme right through his gospel. Pilate’s interrogation was regarding the innocence of Jesus. He wanted to release him because he knew that Jesus was innocent. Veronica knew that he was innocent and the women from Jerusalem acknowledged that he was innocent.
இயேசு அமைதி காக்கிறார். அவர் என்ன பதில் சொன்னாலும் அது பொய்க்கு சான்று பகரும் என்று இயேசு அறிந்திருந்தார். இயேசு குற்றமற்றவர் என்பதும் தெளிவான உண்மை.
