Luke 23:20
Pilate addressed them once again because he wanted to release Jesus.
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- Matt 14:8-9 : 8 Instructed by her mother, she said,“Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.” 9 Although it grieved the king, because of his oath and the dinner guests he commanded it to be given.
- Matt 27:19 : 19 As he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message to him:“Have nothing to do with that innocent man; I have suffered greatly as a result of a dream about him today.”
- Mark 15:15 : 15 Because he wanted to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas for them. Then, after he had Jesus flogged, he handed him over to be crucified.
- John 19:12 : 12 From this point on, Pilate tried to release him. But the Jewish leaders shouted out,“If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar! Everyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar!”
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- Luke 23:21-255 verses81%
21But they kept on shouting,“Crucify, crucify him!”
22A third time he said to them,“Why? What wrong has he done? I have found him guilty of no crime deserving death. I will therefore flog him and release him.”
23But they were insistent, demanding with loud shouts that he be crucified. And their shouts prevailed.
24So Pilate decided that their demand should be granted.
25He released the man they asked for, who had been thrown in prison for insurrection and murder. But he handed Jesus over to their will.
- Mark 15:8-92 verses81%
8Then the crowd came up and began to ask Pilate to release a prisoner for them, as was his custom.
9So Pilate asked them,“Do you want me to release the king of the Jews for you?”
- Mark 15:11-155 verses79%
11But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas instead.
12So Pilate spoke to them again,“Then what do you want me to do with the one you call king of the Jews?”
13They shouted back,“Crucify him!”
14Pilate asked them,“Why? What has he done wrong?” But they shouted more insistently,“Crucify him!”
15Because he wanted to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas for them. Then, after he had Jesus flogged, he handed him over to be crucified.
- Matt 27:15-173 verses78%
15During the feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd, whomever they wanted.
16At that time they had in custody a notorious prisoner named Jesus Barabbas.
17So after they had assembled, Pilate said to them,“Whom do you want me to release for you, Jesus Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Christ?”
- Matt 27:20-245 verses77%
20But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed.
21The governor asked them,“Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said,“Barabbas!”
22Pilate said to them,“Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Christ?” They all said,“Crucify him!”
23He asked,“Why? What wrong has he done?” But they shouted more insistently,“Crucify him!”
24Jesus is Condemned and Mocked When Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but that instead a riot was starting, he took some water, washed his hands before the crowd and said,“I am innocent of this man’s blood. You take care of it yourselves!”
- Mark 15:4-63 verses77%
4So Pilate asked him again,“Have you nothing to say? See how many charges they are bringing against you!”
5But Jesus made no further reply, so that Pilate was amazed.
6Jesus and Barabbas During the feast it was customary to release one prisoner to the people, whomever they requested.
- John 19:12-132 verses77%
12From this point on, Pilate tried to release him. But the Jewish leaders shouted out,“If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar! Everyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar!”
13When Pilate heard these words he brought Jesus outside and sat down on the judgment seat in the place called“The Stone Pavement”(Gabbatha in Aramaic).
- John 18:38-392 verses76%
38Pilate asked,“What is truth?” When he had said this he went back outside to the Jewish leaders and announced,“I find no basis for an accusation against him.
39But it is your custom that I release one prisoner for you at the Passover. So do you want me to release for you the king of the Jews?”
- Luke 23:18-192 verses75%
18But they all shouted out together,“Take this man away! Release Barabbas for us!”
19(This was a man who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection started in the city, and for murder.)
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16I will therefore have him flogged and release him.”
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10So Pilate said,“Do you refuse to speak to me? Don’t you know I have the authority to release you, and to crucify you?”
- Luke 23:13-142 verses73%
13Jesus Brought Before the Crowd Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people,
14and said to them,“You brought me this man as one who was misleading the people. When I examined him before you, I did not find this man guilty of anything you accused him of doing.
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29So Pilate came outside to them and said,“What accusation do you bring against this man?”
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26Then he released Barabbas for them. But after he had Jesus flogged, he handed him over to be crucified.
- Luke 23:3-42 verses72%
3So Pilate asked Jesus,“Are you the king of the Jews?” He replied,“You say so.”
4Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds,“I find no basis for an accusation against this man.”
- John 19:4-63 verses72%
4Again Pilate went out and said to the Jewish leaders,“Look, I am bringing him out to you, so that you may know that I find no reason for an accusation against him.”
5So Jesus came outside, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them,“Look, here is the man!”
6When the chief priests and their officers saw him, they shouted out,“Crucify him! Crucify him!” Pilate said,“You take him and crucify him! Certainly I find no reason for an accusation against him!”
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16Then Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified.The CrucifixionSo they took Jesus,
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1Jesus Brought Before Pilate Then the whole group of them rose up and brought Jesus before Pilate.
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2They tied him up, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate the governor.
- John 18:31-333 verses71%
31Pilate told them,“Take him yourselves and pass judgment on him according to your own law!” The Jewish leaders replied,“We cannot legally put anyone to death.”
32(This happened to fulfill the word Jesus had spoken when he indicated what kind of death he was going to die.)
33Pilate Questions Jesus So Pilate went back into the governor’s residence, summoned Jesus, and asked him,“Are you the king of the Jews?”
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6Jesus Brought Before Herod Now when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
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21Then the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate,“Do not write,‘The king of the Jews,’ but rather,‘This man said, I am king of the Jews.’”
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8When Pilate heard what they said, he was more afraid than ever,