Luke 23:1-25 ▼

1 Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate (armed with a spear).

2 And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation {ethnos}, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar (Emporer), and proclaiming Himself to be Christ (the Anointed One), a King.

3 So Pilate (armed with a spear) asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews (people of praise)? “You have said so, Jesus replied.

4 Then Pilate (armed with a spear) said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.

5 But they kept insisting, “He stirs up the people all over Judea (land of praise) with His teaching {didaskōn}. He began in Galilee (circuit) and has come all the way here.

6 When Pilate (armed with a spear) heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

7 And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod (heroic), who himself was in Jerusalem (city of peace) at that time.

8 When Herod (heroic) saw Jesus (YHWH saves), he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.

9 Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.

10 Meanwhile, the chief priests and scribes stood there, vehemently accusing Him.

11 And even Herod (heroic) and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate (armed with a spear).

12 That day Herod (heroic) and Pilate (armed with a spear) became friends; before this time they had been enemies.

13 Then Pilate (armed with a spear) called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,

14 and said to them, “You⁺ brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your⁺ presence and found Him not guilty of your⁺ charges against Him.

15 Neither has Herod (heroic), for he sent Him back to us. As you can see (Behold), He has done nothing deserving of death.

16 Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.” [17 Now Pilate was obligated to release to the people one prisoner at the feast.]

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18 But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas (Son of Abba) to us!

19 (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)

20 Wanting to release Jesus (YHWH saves), Pilate (armed with a spear) addressed them again,

21 but they kept shouting, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!

22 A third time he said to them, “What evil has this man done? I have found in Him no offense worthy of death. So after I punish Him, I will release Him.

23 But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices for Jesus to be crucified. And their clamor [and that of the chief priests.] prevailed.

24 So Pilate (armed with a spear) sentenced that their demand be met.

25 As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus (YHWH saves) over to their will.