Luke 23:20

But Pilate once more addressed them, wishing to set Jesus free.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.

In Context

19--Barabbas! who had been lodged in jail for some time in connection with a riot which had occurred in the city, and for murder.

21They, however, persistently shouted, "Crucify, crucify him!"

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Cross References

Matthew 14:8So she, instigated by her mother, said, "Give me here on a dish the head of John the Baptist."

Mark 15:15So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the mob, released Barabbas for them, and after scourging Jesus handed Him over for crucifixion.

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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