Matthew 27:18 KJV
For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.
Matthew 27:18, King James Version
In context
17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.
19 When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?