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Luke 23:25

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 23:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he released him that for insurrection and murder had been cast into prison, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he released him that for insurrection and murder had been cast into prison, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.
Luke 23:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
25And he released him that for insurrection and murder had been cast into prison, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.
26And when they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to bear it after Jesus.
27And there followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who bewailed and lamented him.
28But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.
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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
“And he released unto them, him, etc.] Barabbas, who is not named, as being a detestable person, and unworthy to be named; and is therefore described by the infamous, though just character of him, as follows: that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, as in (<422319>Luke 23:19) whom they had desired; to be granted to them, and released; (see <440314>Acts 3:14) but he delivered Jesus to their will; to do as they would with him, to mock, and scourge, and crucify him.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 27:26. 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
“for: Luk 23:2, Luk 23:5; Mar 15:7; Joh 18:40 whom: Sa1 12:13; Mar 15:6; Act 3:14 but: Mat 27:26; Mar 15:15 Luke 23:26”
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