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Luke 23:21

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 23:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “but they shouted, saying, Crucify, crucify him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

but they shouted, saying, Crucify, crucify him.
Luke 23:21 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
24And Pilate gave sentence that what they asked for should be done.
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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
“But they cried, saying, crucify him, crucify him.] They were fierce and furious, more noisy and clamorous, the more they perceived Pilate was for saving him; and they were more desirous to have him crucified, and more impatient until it was done, as the repetition of the word shows.”
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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
“Luk 23:23; Mat 27:22-25; Mar 15:13; Joh 19:15 Luke 23:22”
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