Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures

G. P. " whither the Jews always resort." Schott adopts the Vul- gate reading, which is conformable to several uncial manuscripts, and to the versions generally.

He had often explained in private His public discourses, and dis- closed divine mysteries to His disciples : but He concealed nothing through fear of censure: He said nothing in secret, which did not har- monize with His public teaching.

Luke iii. 2. Annas, who had been removed from his office by Vale- rius Gratus, was probably the contriver of the measure, and so Christ was led to his house in the first instance, that his instructions might be re- ceived as to ulterior measures. He sent Him directly to Caiphas, where the matters here detailed took place. The other evangelists omit men- tioning the visit to Annas, and relate at once what occurred at the house of Caiphas.