Luke 23:16

¹⁶ Therefore, I will punish him and then release him.[1] "

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Other Translations of Luke 23:16

King James Version

¹⁶ I will therefore chastise him, and release him.

English Standard Version

¹⁶ I will therefore punish and release him."Here, or after verse 19, some manuscripts add verse 17: Now he was obliged to release one man to them at the festival

The Message

¹⁶ I'm going to warn him to watch his step and let him go."

New King James Version

¹⁶ I will therefore chastise Him and release Him"

New Living Translation

¹⁶ So I will have him flogged, and then I will release him."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 23:16

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.