Luke 23:17

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

Modern
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Traditional
(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)
Literal
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Latin
Necesse autem habebat dimittere eis per diem festum unum.

Original

No original-language text for this verse.

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) Criminal Law and Punishment Luke, Gospel of Passion

Topics

Complicity: Pilate, in the Death of Jesus Criminals: Released at Feasts 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 Prisoners: Released at Feasts Public Opinion: Corrupt Yielding To by Pilate The Feast of the Passover: Custom of Releasing a Prisoner At