The harmony of the Gospels in the holy history of the humiliation and sufferings…

4. See the holy wise Lamb-like behaviour of Jesus Christ among these adversaries of whom in the prophesy he complaineth, Psal. 22.12, 13, 16. Many Bulls have compassed me, strong Bulls of Bashan have beset me round. they gaped upon me with their mouths, like a ravening, and roaring Lion. For dogs have compassed me, the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me. But in all these doings, Jesus held his peace he spake not one word: and some Reasons of his silence before Herod may be given.

4. See the holy wise Lamb-like behaviour of Jesus Christ among these adversaries of whom in the prophesy he complaineth, Psal. 22.12, 13, 16. Many Bulls have compassed me, strong Bulls of Bashan have beset me round. they gaped upon me with their mouthes, like a ravening, and roaring Lion. For dogs have compassed me, the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me. But in all these doings, Jesus held his peace he spake not one word: and some Reasons of his silence before Herod may be given.

1. There was nothing of moment found against him which needed an answer, as Pilate afterwards argueth, Luk. 23.15. 2. Because Jesus would make it manifest before Herod and that great Audience, that he laid down his life willingly. 3. He totally veiled his glory. Had any part of his glory appeared, they would not have condemned him. 1. Cor. 2.8. Pilate was very loth to it, because of his innocency, which he did see. had he seen his glory, he would not have done it.

1. There was nothing of moment found against him which needed an answer, as Pilate afterwards argueth, Luk. 23.15