Luke 23:16

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

Modern
Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”
Traditional
I will therefore chastise him, and release him.
Literal
Therefore, having chastised Him, I will release Him.”
Latin
Emendatum ergo illum dimittam.

Original

Greek
English
Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”

Notes

I will punish Him: The Greek verb can mean “instruct,” “punish,” or “discipline.” It refers to a mild whipping for minor offenses. This was different from the severe flogging Romans gave before crucifixion (see Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15).

Theme notes and profiles

Pontius Pilate

Events

Parallels

Matthew 27:15–23 Mark 15:6–11

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Courts and Trials Criminal Law and Punishment Luke, Gospel of Passion

Topics

Complicity: Pilate, in the Death of Jesus Demagogism: Pilate Jesus, the Christ: Tried in Front of Pilate (In Jerusalem) Passover: Prisoner Released At, by the Romans 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 Punishment: Minor offenses: Scourging The Feast of the Passover: Custom of Releasing a Prisoner At