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Luke 23:20

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Berean Standard Bible

Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,

American Standard Version (1901)

And Pilate spake unto them again, desiring to release Jesus;

Bible in Basic English

And Pilate again said to them that it was his desire to let Jesus go free.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Pilate again spoke to them, desiring to release Jesus.

Free Bible Version

Pilate wanted to release Jesus, so spoke to them again.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Pilate spake againe to them, willing to let Iesus loose.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Then Pilate [Armed with javelin] spoke to them again, wanting to release Yeshua [Salvation],

Translation for Translators

Because Pilate wanted to release Jesus, he tried to persuade the crowd again.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Pilate addressed them again, desiring to release Jesus.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Then Pilate spoke to them again, wanting to release Jesus,

Young's Literal Translation

Pilate again then — wishing to release Jesus — called to them,

Context

The Crowd Chooses Barabbas

¹⁹(Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)²⁰Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,²¹but they kept shouting, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!”

Summary

In this verse, Pilate, the Roman governor, tries to release Jesus as he finds no guilt in Him. However, the crowd, influenced by the chief priests and rulers, demands the release of Barabbas, a notorious prisoner, instead. This moment reflects the injustice and manipulation that led to Jesus' crucifixion, showcasing the contrast between the innocence of Jesus and the sinful nature of humanity. It also highlights the fulfillment of prophecy where Jesus, the innocent Lamb of God, is sacrificed for the sins of the world, while a guilty man is set free.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Pilate therefore willing to release Jesus,.... Being more and more convinced of his innocence; and still seeing more clearly into the wickedness, malice, and envy of his accusers; and having received a message from his wife: spake again to them; putting it again to them, which he should release; asking them what he should do with Jesus; plainly signifying his mind, that he thought him innocent, and that it would be right to let him go. The Ethiopic version represents him, saying, "will ye that I save for you, or release to you the Lord Jesus?"

Luke 23:20

The Crowd Chooses Barabbas

¹⁹(Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)²⁰Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,²¹but they kept shouting, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!”

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Berean Standard Bible

Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,

American Standard Version (1901)

And Pilate spake unto them again, desiring to release Jesus;

Bible in Basic English

And Pilate again said to them that it was his desire to let Jesus go free.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Pilate again spoke to them, desiring to release Jesus.

Free Bible Version

Pilate wanted to release Jesus, so spoke to them again.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Pilate spake againe to them, willing to let Iesus loose.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Then Pilate [Armed with javelin] spoke to them again, wanting to release Yeshua [Salvation],

Translation for Translators

Because Pilate wanted to release Jesus, he tried to persuade the crowd again.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Pilate addressed them again, desiring to release Jesus.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Then Pilate spoke to them again, wanting to release Jesus,

Young's Literal Translation

Pilate again then — wishing to release Jesus — called to them,