18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
18 But the whole crowd shouted, "Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!"
18 But they all cried out together, "Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas"--
18 At that, the crowd went wild: "Kill him! Give us Barabbas!"
18 And they all cried out at once, saying, "Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas"--
18 Then a mighty roar rose from the crowd, and with one voice they shouted, "Kill him, and release Barabbas to us!"
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.