Luke 23:18
18 But with loud voices they said all together, Put this man to death, and make Barabbas free.
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18 But with loud voices they said all together, Put this man to death, and make Barabbas free.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 23:18
Commentary on Luke 23:13-25
(Read Luke 23:13-25)
The fear of man brings many into this snare, that they will do an unjust thing, against their consciences, rather than get into trouble. Pilate declares Jesus innocent, and has a mind to release him; yet, to please the people, he would punish him as an evil-doer. If no fault be found in him, why chastise him? Pilate yielded at length; he had not courage to go against so strong a stream. He delivered Jesus to their will, to be crucified.