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href="/bsb/luke/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Pilate called together the leading priests and other religious leaders, along with the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Pilate then called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Pilate, having called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Pilate summoned to himself the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Pilate summoned the chief priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Pilate summoned the chief priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Pilate summoned the chief priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Pilate summoned the chief priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pilate called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pilate called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Pilate called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Pilate called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Pilate called the high priests, the other leaders, and the people together <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, and the rulers, and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then calling together the High Priests and the Rulers and the people, Pilate said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Pilate having called together the chief priests, and the rulers, and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Pilate, having called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Pilate having called together the chief priests, and the rulers, and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Pilate having called together the chief priests and rulers and people,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Pilate, calling together the chief priests, and the magistrates, and the people, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Pilate, calling together the leaders of the priests, and the magistrates, and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Pilate then summoned the chief priests, the rulers, and the people<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Pilate called the high priests and the leaders of the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Then Pilate called the Chief Priests and the Rulers of the people,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Pilate having called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then Pilate, convoking the chief priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Pilate having order'd the chief priests, the senators, and people to appear, he said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then calling together the High Priests and the Rulers and the people, Pilate said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And Pilate, calling together the high priests and the rulers and the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And Pilate called together the chief priests, and the rulers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/23-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=9140" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/23.htm">The Crowd Chooses Barabbas</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12</span>That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/4091.htm" title="4091: Pilatos (N-NMS) -- Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.">Pilate</a> <a href="/greek/4779.htm" title="4779: synkalesamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To call together. From sun and kaleo; to convoke.">called together</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/749.htm" title="749: archiereis (N-AMP) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">chief priests,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/758.htm" title="758: archontas (N-AMP) -- Present participle of archo; a first.">rulers,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2992.htm" title="2992: laon (N-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a people.">people,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">14</span>and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-15.htm">Matthew 27:15-26</a></span><br />Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing. / At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas. / So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Mark 15:6-15</a></span><br />Now it was Pilate’s custom at the feast to release to the people a prisoner of their choosing. / And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection. / So the crowd went up and began asking Pilate to keep his custom. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-38.htm">John 18:38-40</a></span><br />“What is truth?” Pilate asked. And having said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, “I find no basis for a charge against Him. / But it is your custom that I release to you one prisoner at the Passover. So then, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” / “Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-4.htm">John 19:4-16</a></span><br />Once again Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against Him.” / When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!” / As soon as the chief priests and officers saw Him, they shouted, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” “You take Him and crucify Him,” Pilate replied, “for I find no basis for a charge against Him.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-13.htm">Acts 3:13-14</a></span><br />The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him. / You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-28.htm">Acts 13:28</a></span><br />And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3-7</a></span><br />He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-3</a></span><br />Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Psalm 22:16-18</a></span><br />For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. / I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me. / They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a></span><br />Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22-23</a></span><br />The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. / This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></span><br />Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a></span><br />Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/9-26.htm">Daniel 9:26</a></span><br />Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/5-1.htm">Micah 5:1</a></span><br />Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/27-21.htm">Matthew 27:21-23</a></b></br> The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/15-14.htm">Mark 15:14</a></b></br> Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/18-38.htm">John 18:38</a></b></br> Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault <i>at all</i>.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/23-10.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/23-10.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/23-12.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/luke/23-10.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/luke/19-15.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/luke/23-12.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/23-23.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/24-20.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/23-20.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/luke/23-23.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/luke/23-35.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/john/9-24.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/luke/23-18.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-8.htm">Herod mocks him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-12.htm">Herod and Pilate become friends.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-13.htm">Barabbas is desired of the people, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-24.htm">and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-26.htm">He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-34.htm">prays for his enemies.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-39.htm">Two criminals are crucified with him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-46.htm">His death.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-50.htm">His burial.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Pilate called together</b><br>Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea, serving under Emperor Tiberius. His role was to maintain order and enforce Roman law. Pilate's summoning of the assembly indicates a formal proceeding, highlighting the gravity of the situation. This action reflects his attempt to address the growing tension surrounding Jesus' trial.<p><b>the chief priests,</b><br>The chief priests were influential leaders within the Jewish religious hierarchy, primarily from the Sadducees. They held significant power in the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council. Their involvement underscores the religious authorities' opposition to Jesus, whom they saw as a threat to their power and traditions.<p><b>the rulers,</b><br>The term "rulers" likely refers to members of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish council responsible for religious and civil matters. This group included both Pharisees and Sadducees, who, despite their theological differences, united against Jesus. Their presence indicates the official nature of the proceedings and the collective decision-making process.<p><b>and the people,</b><br>The inclusion of "the people" suggests a broader public involvement, possibly representing the general populace of Jerusalem. This reflects the widespread interest and concern over Jesus' fate. The crowd's presence also foreshadows their later role in demanding Jesus' crucifixion, illustrating the volatile public opinion and the influence of the religious leaders.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/pilate.htm">Pilate</a></b><br>The Roman governor of Judea, responsible for maintaining law and order. He plays a crucial role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus, often depicted as a figure torn between justice and political expediency.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/chief_priests.htm">Chief Priests</a></b><br>Religious leaders of the Jewish people, primarily from the Sadducees, who held significant influence over religious and political matters. They were instrumental in orchestrating the trial of Jesus.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rulers.htm">Rulers</a></b><br>Likely refers to the members of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council, which included Pharisees and Sadducees. They were involved in the decision-making process regarding Jesus' fate.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a></b><br>The general populace of Jerusalem, who were present during the trial and were influenced by the chief priests and rulers in their demands for Jesus' crucifixion.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events took place, significant as the religious and political center of Jewish life and the location of the Temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_struggle_for_justice.htm">The Struggle for Justice</a></b><br>Pilate's role highlights the tension between justice and political pressure. As Christians, we are called to uphold justice even when it is unpopular or difficult.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_of_leadership.htm">Influence of Leadership</a></b><br>The chief priests and rulers wielded significant influence over the people. This reminds us of the responsibility leaders have to guide others toward truth and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_crowd.htm">The Power of the Crowd</a></b><br>The people's role in Jesus' trial shows how easily public opinion can be swayed. We must be discerning and not follow the crowd blindly, especially when it contradicts God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a></b><br>Despite the apparent chaos and injustice, God's sovereign plan was being fulfilled. This assures us that God is in control, even in seemingly dire situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_personal_conviction.htm">The Importance of Personal Conviction</a></b><br>Pilate's indecision serves as a warning to develop strong personal convictions based on God's truth, rather than succumbing to external pressures.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_it_like_to_meet_the_antichrist.htm">Who was Annas in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_plot_of_jesus_christ_superstar.htm">What is the plot of Jesus Christ Superstar?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_at_jesus'_crucifixion.htm">What events define the crucifixion in Journey to the Cross?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_on_day_6.htm">What events occurred on Day 6 of the journey?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13-23) <span class= "bld">And Pilate, when he had called together</span> . . .-See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/27-15.htm" title="Now at that feast the governor was wont to release to the people a prisoner, whom they would.">Matthew 27:15-23</a>; <a href="/context/mark/15-6.htm" title="Now at that feast he released to them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.">Mark 15:6-14</a>. The first summons to the members of the Council, and the reference to Herod's examination of the Prisoner are, as the sequel of the previous incident, peculiar to St. Luke.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 13-25.</span> - The <span class="accented">Lord is tried again before Pilate, who wishes to release him, but, over-persuaded by the Jews, delivers him to be crucified.</span> <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 13-16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Pilate... said unto them.., behold I... have found no fault in this Man... No, nor yet Herod:... lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him</span>; more accurately rendered, <span class="accented">is done by him.</span> This was the Roman's deliberate judgment publicly delivered. The decision then announced, that he would scourge him (ver. 16), was singularly unjust and cruel. Pilate positively subjected a Man whom he had pronounced innocent to the horrible punishment of scourging, just to satisfy the clamour of the Sanhedrists, because he dreaded what they might accuse him of at Rome, where he knew he had enemies! He thought, wrongly as it turned out, that the sight of Jesus after he had undergone this dreadful and disgraceful punishment would satisfy, perhaps melt to pity, the hearts of these restless enemies of his. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/23-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Then</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pilate</span><br /><span class="grk">Πιλᾶτος</span> <span class="translit">(Pilatos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4091.htm">Strong's 4091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">called together</span><br /><span class="grk">συνκαλεσάμενος</span> <span class="translit">(synkalesamenos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4779.htm">Strong's 4779: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call together. From sun and kaleo; to convoke.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">chief priests,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀρχιερεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(archiereis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> </span><span class="str2">High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rulers,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄρχοντας</span> <span class="translit">(archontas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> </span><span class="str2">Present participle of archo; a first.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">people,</span><br /><span class="grk">λαὸν</span> <span class="translit">(laon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2992.htm">Strong's 2992: </a> </span><span class="str2">Apparently a primary word; a people.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/23-13.htm">Luke 23:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/23-13.htm">Luke 23:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/23-13.htm">Luke 23:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/23-13.htm">Luke 23:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/23-13.htm">Luke 23:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/23-13.htm">Luke 23:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/23-13.htm">Luke 23:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/23-13.htm">Luke 23:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/23-13.htm">Luke 23:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/23-13.htm">Luke 23:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/23-13.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 23:13 Pilate called together the chief priests (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/23-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 23:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 23:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/23-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 23:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 23:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>