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Luke 23:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Luke 23:16

Verse 16 of 56

Scripture focus

I will therefore chastise him, and release [him].

Luke 23:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 23:16

Theological / Devotional

Chastise him. This was the first flogging Pilate gave Jesus (see on Matt. 27:26 for the second). By this concession Pilate hoped to avert the death penalty, probably by arousing sympathy for Jesus among the mob. Flogging as then administered often did result in death (see on Matt. 10:17). Instead of placating the mob, however, this concession to their impassioned demand for Jesus’ death served only to whet their thirst for His blood. If Pilate would go so far as to flog an innocent man, surely, if pressed a little further, he could be persuaded to assent to His death.

By SdaBc