Luke 23:25

He released the man who had been put in prison for riot and murder, the man whom they asked for; but Jesus he handed over to their will.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.

In Context

24So Pilate gave sentence what they wished should be done.

26And when they led him away they took hold of Simon, a Cyrenean, who was coming in from the country, and laid the cross on him to carry it behind Jesus.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:26Then he released Barabbas to them, but Jesus he scourged, and delivered to be crucified.

Mark 15:15So Pilate, who wished to make himself strong with the crowd, released Barabbas to them, and gave Jesus over for crucifixion, after he had scourged him.

Luke 23:5But they repeatedly insisted, "He is stirring up the people throughout all Judea with his teaching which started from Galilee."

Acts 3:14"but you disowned the holy and righteous One, and asked as a favor the release of a murderer.

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 →

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