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Luke 23:20

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 23:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Pilate spake unto them again, desiring to release Jesus;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Pilate spake unto them again, desiring to release Jesus;
Luke 23:20 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17[Now he must needs release unto them at the feast one prisoner.]
18But they cried out all together, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: --
19one who for a certain insurrection made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.
20And Pilate spake unto them again, desiring to release Jesus;
21but they shouted, saying, Crucify, crucify him.
22And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath this man done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him and release him.
23But they were urgent with loud voices, asking that he might be crucified. And their voices prevailed.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Pilate therefore willing to release Jesus, etc.] Being more and more convinced of his innocence; and still seeing more clearly into the wickedness, malice, and envy of his accusers; and having received a message from his wife: spake again to them; putting it again to them, which he should release; asking them what he should do with Jesus; plainly signifying his mind, that he thought him innocent, and that it would be right to let him go. The Ethiopic version represents him, saying, “will ye that I save for you, or release to you the Lord Jesus?””
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 27:20-23. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 14:8, Mat 14:9, Mat 27:19; Mar 15:15; Joh 19:12 Luke 23:21”
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