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Luke 23:24
So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Pilate acts in response to a hostile crowd demanding Jesus’ crucifixion, ruling at the climax of the trial to resolve their insistent clamor.
The words — ἐπέκρινεν (epekrinen) means “sentenced” or “gave judgment,” and αἴτημα (aitēma) translates to “demand” or “request.”
The thread — This ruling parallels Pilate’s compliance in Matthew 27:26, echoes the warning against perverting justice in Exodus 23:2, and illustrates the condemnation of acquitting the guilty found in Proverbs 17:15.
Why it lands — The text records Pilate’s official decree to satisfy the crowd’s demand, requiring the reader to observe how judicial authority yields to mob pressure.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.
Cross-references
- Matthew 27:26 So Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.
- Proverbs 17:15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.
- Exodus 23:2 You shall not follow the crowd in wrongdoing. When you testify in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd.
- Mark 15:15 And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.
- John 19:1 Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged.