Luke 23:19
Now this man was in prison because of an attack against the government in the town, in which there had been loss of life.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)
In Context
18But with loud voices they said all together, Put this man to death, and make Barabbas free.
20And Pilate again said to them that it was his desire to let Jesus go free.
Cross References
Luke 23:5But they became more violent than before, saying, He has made trouble among the people, teaching through all Judaea from Galilee to this place.
Matthew Henry on Luke 23:14-26
Barabbas Preferred to Christ. 13 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: 15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. 16 I will therefore chastise him, and release him. 17 (For of necessity he must release… Read the whole commentary →