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Luke 23

Luke 23:24

The Crowd Chooses Barabbas · Luke 23:13–25
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Translations

Modern
So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met.
Traditional
And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.
Literal
And Pilate sentenced their demand to be done.
Latin
Et Pilatus adjudicavit fieri petitionem eorum.

Original

Greek
English
So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met.

Notes

Luke 23:24

Pilate sentenced that their demand be met: Pilate was a practical but harsh leader. He thought it was better to allow injustice than to upset the religious leaders and crowds. He wanted to protect his political career (see John 19:12 and corresponding study note).

Theme notes and profiles

Pontius Pilate

Events

Parallels

Matthew 27:15–23 Mark 15:6–11

People

Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial

Glossary

Barabbas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of Passion

Topics

Barabbas: A Prisoner Released by Pilate Complicity: Pilate, in the Death of Jesus Courts of Justice: Judges of Pronounced the Judgment of the Court Demagogism: Pilate Jesus, the Christ: Tried in Front of Pilate (In Jerusalem) Politics: Pilate, Condemning Jesus to Gratify the Clamoring People Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Put on Trial and Condemn Jesus Public Opinion: Corrupt Yielding To by Pilate Verdict: Against Jesus