Luke 23:18
Luke 23:18 in Multiple Translations
But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”
And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
But they cried out all together, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:—
But with loud voices they said all together, Put this man to death, and make Barabbas free.
But they all shouted together, “Kill this man, and release Barabbas to us.”
Then all ye multitude cried at once, saying, Away with him, and deliuer vnto vs Barabbas:
and they cried out — the whole multitude — saying, 'Away with this one, and release to us Barabbas,'
But they all cried out together, saying, “Away with this man! Release to us Barabbas!”—
And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man , and release to us Barabbas:
But the whole multitude together cried out, saying: Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
But the whole crowd shouted, “Execute this man! Release Barrabas for us (exc)!”
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Study Notes — Luke 23:18
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- Luke 23:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Luke 23:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 23:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 23:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Luke 23:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 23:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 23:18
- Cambridge Bible on Luke 23:18
- Barnes' Notes on Luke 23:18
- Sermons on Luke 23:18
Context — The Crowd Chooses Barabbas
18But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”
19(Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) 20Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Acts 21:36 | For the crowd that followed him kept shouting, “Away with him!” |
| 2 | Acts 3:14 | You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. |
| 3 | Acts 22:22 | The crowd listened to Paul until he made this statement. Then they lifted up their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He is not fit to live!” |
| 4 | John 19:15–16 | At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests. Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away. |
| 5 | Mark 15:6–15 | Now it was Pilate’s custom at the feast to release to the people a prisoner of their choosing. And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection. So the crowd went up and began asking Pilate to keep his custom. “Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked. For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over. But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead. So Pilate asked them again, “What then do you want me to do with the One you call the King of the Jews?” And they shouted back, “Crucify Him!” “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!” And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. |
| 6 | John 18:39–40 | But it is your custom that I release to you one prisoner at the Passover. So then, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” “Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.) |
| 7 | Matthew 27:15–26 | Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing. At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas. So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him. While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.” But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death. “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied. “What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!” “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!” When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood, ” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” All the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” So Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. |
Luke 23:18 Summary
[This verse shows how the crowd, influenced by their leaders and their own sinful desires, chose to release a murderer, Barabbas, instead of Jesus, who was innocent, as seen in Luke 23:18 and Luke 23:19. This event fulfills the prophecy in Isaiah 53:3, which says that Jesus would be rejected by men. We can learn from this event that our own sinful nature can lead us to reject God's will and follow our own desires, as seen in Romans 3:23. By seeking to follow God's truth, rather than the opinions of others, as encouraged in Matthew 7:13-14, we can avoid rejecting Jesus and instead choose to follow Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the crowd choose Barabbas over Jesus?
The crowd chose Barabbas, a murderer and insurrectionist, over Jesus, the innocent Son of God, because they were influenced by their own sinful desires and the urgings of their leaders, as seen in Luke 23:18 and Luke 23:19, and as prophesied in Isaiah 53:3.
What does it mean to 'cry out in unison'?
To cry out in unison means that the crowd was united in their demand, speaking with one voice, as seen in Luke 23:18, similar to the unified worship of God's people in Revelation 19:6.
How could the crowd be so blind to Jesus' innocence?
The crowd's blindness to Jesus' innocence was a result of their spiritual blindness, as described in 2 Corinthians 4:4, and their willingness to follow the crowd rather than seeking truth, as warned against in Exodus 23:2.
What can we learn from the crowd's rejection of Jesus?
We can learn from the crowd's rejection of Jesus that our own sinful nature can lead us to reject God's will and follow our own desires, as seen in Romans 3:23, and that we must seek to follow God's truth rather than the opinions of others, as encouraged in Matthew 7:13-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I, like the crowd, may be rejecting Jesus in my own life, and how can I seek to follow Him more fully?
- How can I, in my daily life, seek to be a voice for truth and righteousness, rather than following the crowd?
- What are some areas where I may be spiritually blind, and how can I seek to have my eyes opened to God's truth, as in Ephesians 1:18?
- How can I, like Pilate, be tempted to go along with the crowd, and what are some ways that I can stand firm in my faith, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 16:13?
Gill's Exposition on Luke 23:18
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 23:18
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 23:18
Trapp's Commentary on Luke 23:18
Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 23:18
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 23:18
Cambridge Bible on Luke 23:18
Barnes' Notes on Luke 23:18
Sermons on Luke 23:18
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Barabbas or Jesus? by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston, in her sermon, emphasizes the crucial decision of choosing between serving Barabbas, representing selfishness and worldliness, or Jesus. She highlights the co |
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Acts 3 v 15 by David Norman Jones | In this sermon, the preacher's main focus is to present Jesus Christ as revealed in the scriptures. He emphasizes that his purpose is not to share personal opinions or the opinions |
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The Triumph of Righteousness by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the triumph of righteousness over sin, illustrating the cosmic conflict between the kingdoms of God and Satan. He explains that the kingdom of God is ch |
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They Are Founded on the Loveliness of the Moral Excellency of Divine Things. by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the foundation of holy affections, emphasizing that true holiness is primarily based on the moral excellency of divine things. He explains that mora |
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Epistle 238 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's spiritual foundation and first love for Christ, urging believers to remain steadfast in their faith and not stray from the |
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Who Put Jesus Christ to Death by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the strange case of a person who has known and experienced the Lord but is now doubting everything. The speaker highlights the pressure and in |
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The Violence Revolution by Winkie Pratney | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of paying attention to stories that are repeated four times in the Bible. He shares a personal anecdote about his mother repea |







