Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; New Living Translation But our leading priests and other religious leaders handed him over to be condemned to death, and they crucified him. English Standard Version and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. Berean Standard Bible Our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him. Berean Literal Bible and how our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the judgment of death, and they crucified Him. King James Bible And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. New King James Version and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. New American Standard Bible and how the chief priests and our rulers handed Him over to be sentenced to death, and crucified Him. NASB 1995 and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to the sentence of death, and crucified Him. NASB 1977 and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and crucified Him. Legacy Standard Bible and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to the sentence of death, and crucified Him. Amplified Bible and how the chief priests and our rulers handed Him over to be sentenced to death, and crucified Him. Berean Annotated Bible Our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him. Christian Standard Bible and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him. Holman Christian Standard Bible and how our chief priests and leaders handed Him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified Him. American Standard Version and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. Contemporary English Version Then the chief priests and our leaders had him arrested and sentenced to die on a cross. English Revised Version and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Our chief priests and rulers had him condemned to death and crucified. Good News Translation Our chief priests and rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and he was crucified. International Standard Version and how our high priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and had him crucified. NET Bible and how our chief priests and rulers handed him over to be condemned to death, and crucified him. New Heart English Bible and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. Webster's Bible Translation And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and crucified him. Weymouth New Testament and how our High Priests and Rulers delivered Him up to be sentenced to death, and crucified Him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOur chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him. World English Bible and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionhow also the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him up to a judgment of death, and crucified Him; Berean Literal Bible and how our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the judgment of death, and they crucified Him. Young's Literal Translation how also the chief priests and our rulers did deliver him up to a judgment of death, and crucified him; Smith's Literal Translation And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to the judgment of death, and crucified him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd how our chief priests and princes delivered him to be condemned to death, and crucified him. Catholic Public Domain Version And how our high priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death. And they crucified him. New American Bible how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over to a sentence of death and crucified him. New Revised Standard Version and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the high priests and the elders delivered him up to the judgment of death, and they crucified him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And the Chief Priests and the Elders delivered him to the sentence of death, and they crucified him. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. Godbey New Testament How the chief priests and our rulers indeed delivered Him up to the condemnation of death, and they crucified Him. Haweis New Testament and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to a sentence of death, and crucified him. Mace New Testament and of his being deliver'd up by our chief priests and magistrates to be condemn'd to die, whom they actually crucified: Weymouth New Testament and how our High Priests and Rulers delivered Him up to be sentenced to death, and crucified Him. Worrell New Testament and how the high priests and our rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and crucified Him. Worsley New Testament how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Road to Emmaus…19“What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people. 20 Our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him. 21But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place.… Cross References Our chief priests and rulers Luke 23:13 Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, Matthew 27:1-2 When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death. / They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor. Mark 15:1 Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. delivered Him up Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him. John 18:35 “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” Luke 23:25 As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over to their will. to the sentence of death, Luke 23:24 So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met. Acts 13:28 And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed. Matthew 27:26 So Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. and they crucified Him. Luke 23:33 When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left. Matthew 27:35 When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots. John 19:18 There they crucified Him, and with Him two others, one on each side, with Jesus in the middle. Acts 2:23 He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. Acts 4:10 then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. Acts 5:30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging Him on a tree. Acts 7:52 Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— Treasury of Scripture And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. Luke 22:66-71 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying, … Luke 23:1-5 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate… Matthew 27:1,2,20 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: … Jump to Previous Chief Condemned Cross Crucified Death Deliver Delivered Handed High Judgment Priests Rulers Sentence SentencedJump to Next Chief Condemned Cross Crucified Death Deliver Delivered Handed High Judgment Priests Rulers Sentence SentencedLuke 24 1. Jesus' resurrection is declared by two angels to the women who come to the tomb.9. They report it to others. 13. Jesus himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus; 36. afterwards he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief; 47. gives them a charge; 49. promises the Holy Spirit; 50. and so ascends into heaven. Our chief priests and rulers This phrase highlights the religious and political leaders of the Jewish community at the time of Jesus. The chief priests were part of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish council, responsible for religious decisions and maintaining order. The rulers included both Jewish leaders and Roman authorities, indicating a collaboration between religious and political powers. This reflects the tension between Jesus and the established religious order, as He challenged their interpretations and practices. The involvement of these leaders fulfills prophecies such as Psalm 2:2, where rulers conspire against the Lord's Anointed. delivered Him up to the sentence of death and they crucified Him Persons / Places / Events 1. Chief PriestsReligious leaders in Jerusalem who played a significant role in the trial and condemnation of Jesus. They were responsible for maintaining the temple and upholding Jewish law. 2. Rulers Likely refers to the Jewish Sanhedrin, the ruling council that had authority over religious and some civil matters in Judea. They collaborated with Roman authorities to sentence Jesus. 3. Jesus The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Messiah and Son of God. His crucifixion is a pivotal event in Christian theology, symbolizing the atonement for sin. 4. Crucifixion A Roman method of execution reserved for the most serious offenders. It was a public, humiliating, and painful death, which Jesus endured as part of God's redemptive plan. 5. Jerusalem The city where these events took place, significant in Jewish history and prophecy, and the location of the temple. Teaching Points Divine Sovereignty and Human ResponsibilityWhile human agents (chief priests and rulers) were responsible for Jesus' death, it was ultimately part of God's sovereign plan for redemption. Fulfillment of Prophecy Jesus' crucifixion fulfills Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability and divine inspiration of Scripture. The Cost of Redemption Jesus' death was necessary for the atonement of sin, highlighting the gravity of sin and the depth of God's love. Responding to Injustice Jesus' unjust trial and crucifixion remind believers to trust in God's justice and timing, even when facing personal injustice. Witnessing with Boldness Understanding the events of Jesus' death should embolden Christians to share the gospel, knowing it is the power of God for salvation. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 24:20?2. How does Luke 24:20 illustrate God's sovereignty in Jesus' crucifixion? 3. What role did the "chief priests and rulers" play in Jesus' death? 4. How can we trust God's plan when facing unjust circumstances today? 5. Connect Luke 24:20 with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's suffering. 6. How should Jesus' unjust treatment inspire our response to personal injustice? 7. How does Luke 24:20 challenge the understanding of Jesus' role in salvation history? 8. Why did the religious leaders hand Jesus over to be sentenced to death in Luke 24:20? 9. What does Luke 24:20 reveal about the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 24? 11. Luke 20:20-26: Does Jesus' command to 'give to Caesar what is Caesar's' contradict other teachings opposing oppressive rulers? 12. If Jesus was physically resurrected, why did His disciples sometimes fail to recognize Him (Luke 24:15-16, John 20:14)? 13. If Luke 23:4 portrays Pilate declaring Jesus innocent, why do secular Roman records not reflect Pilate handling such a controversial trial? 14. Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2). What Does Luke 24:20 Mean Our chief priests and rulers“Our chief priests and rulers…” (Luke 24:20) • Luke stresses that Israel’s own religious leaders initiated events (see John 11:47-53; Acts 4:27). • Their position should have led them to recognize the Messiah (Deuteronomy 18:15; John 5:39-40), yet they chose self-preservation over truth (Matthew 26:3-4). • This reminds us that external religious authority, without a humble heart, can resist God’s clear revelation (Matthew 23:13). delivered Him up “…delivered Him up…” • The verb underscores intentional action: they handed Jesus to Rome’s jurisdiction (Matthew 27:2; John 18:30-31). • Peter later states, “You handed Him over… and disowned Him” (Acts 3:13-14). • While the leaders acted wickedly, God’s sovereign plan moved through their choice (Acts 2:23; Isaiah 53:10). to the sentence of death “…to the sentence of death…” • Roman authority alone could pronounce capital punishment, so the leaders pressed for it (John 18:31; Luke 23:24). • Pilate’s verdict, though reluctant, fulfilled prophecy that Messiah would be “cut off” (Isaiah 53:8; Daniel 9:26). • The “sentence of death” affirms the substitutionary nature of Christ’s mission—He accepted judgment we deserved (2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 5:8-9). and they crucified Him “…and they crucified Him.” • Crucifixion was Rome’s cruelest penalty, signifying utter shame (John 19:16-18; Psalm 22:16-18). • Deuteronomy 21:23 calls a hanged man “cursed,” which Paul applies to Jesus: “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us” (Galatians 3:13). • The cross stands as history’s pivotal act of love and justice (Colossians 1:20; 1 Peter 2:24). summary Luke 24:20 compresses the Passion into one sentence, spotlighting human guilt and divine purpose. Israel’s leaders plotted, Rome executed, but God orchestrated redemption. Every phrase points to the intentional, prophetic, sacrificial death of Jesus—the Lamb slain for our salvation, exactly as Scripture declared. (20) Delivered him to be condemned to death.--Literally, to a sentence of death. The words are strictly accurate. The Sanhedrin had not, strictly speaking, passed a sentence of death, though they had voted for condemning our Lord on a capital charge. For that they had to deliver Him up to the secular arm of Pilate.And have crucified him.--Better, and crucified Him, the tense being the same as "delivered." Greek [Our]οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. chief priests ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 749: High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. rulers ἄρχοντες (archontes) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 758: Present participle of archo; a first. delivered Him up παρέδωκαν (paredōkan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [the] sentence κρίμα (krima) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2917: From krino; a decision ('crime'). of death, θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2288: Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. they crucified ἐσταύρωσαν (estaurōsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4717: From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness. Him. αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Links Luke 24:20 NIVLuke 24:20 NLT Luke 24:20 ESV Luke 24:20 NASB Luke 24:20 KJV Luke 24:20 BibleApps.com Luke 24:20 Biblia Paralela Luke 24:20 Chinese Bible Luke 24:20 French Bible Luke 24:20 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 24:20 And how the chief priests and our (Luke Lu Lk) |
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