13 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
13 Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people,
13 Pilate then called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
13 Then Pilate called in the high priests, rulers, and the others
13 Then Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,
13 Then Pilate called together the leading priests and other religious leaders, along with the people,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 23:13
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.