Luke 23:20–21
Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.
Pilate therefore willing to release Iesus, spake againe to them:
But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.
But they cried, saying, Crucifie him, crucifie him.
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From verse 20
- Mark 15:15Rank 1 from verse 20
- John 19:12Rank 2 from verse 20
12And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Cæsar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Cæsar.
12And from thencefore Pilate sought to release him: but the Iewes cried out, saying, If thou let this man goe, thou art not Cesars friend: whosoeuer maketh himselfe a king, speaketh against Cesar.
- Matthew 14:8–9Rank 3 from verse 20
8And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger.
9And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.
8And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Giue me heere Iohn Baptists head in a charger.
9And the king was sorie: neuerthelesse for the othes sake, and them which sate with him at meate, he commanded it to be giuen her:
- Matthew 27:19Rank 4 from verse 20
19¶ When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
19¶ When he was set downe on the Iudgement seate, his wife sent vnto him, saying, Haue thou nothing to doe with that iust man: for I haue suffered many things this day in a dreame, because of him.
From verse 21
- John 19:15Rank 1 from verse 21
15But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Cæsar.
15But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucifie him. Pilate saith vnto them, Shall I crucifie your King? The chiefe Priests answered, Wee haue no king but Cesar.
- Luke 23:23Rank 2 from verse 21
- Mark 15:13Rank 3 from verse 21
- Matthew 27:22–25Rank 4 from verse 21
22Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
23And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
24¶ When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.
25Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.
22Pilate said vnto them, What shall I doe then with Iesus, which is called Christ? They all sayde vnto him, Let him be crucified.
23And the Gouernour said, Why, what euil hath he done? But they cried out y e more, saying, Let him be crucified.
24¶ When Pilate saw that he could preuaile nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, hee tooke water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this iust person: see yee to it.
25Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on vs, and on our children.
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Luke 23:20
Disposed, ready, or consenting by choice; desiring or intending to do the stated thing.
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1. To set a person free from custody or restraint. 2. To remit or cease exacting a debt or obligation. 3. The act or appointed year of such remission.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.
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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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Luke 23:21
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
1. Called out, shouted, proclaimed, warned, wailed, or otherwise uttered, often loudly. 2. Appealed, prayed, complained, or called for help, justice, or attention.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. To put to death by fastening to a cross. 2. By figure, to treat as crucified or to put to death in relation to sin.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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19(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)
19Who for a certaine sedition made in the citie, and for murder, was cast in prison.
20Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.
20Pilate therefore willing to release Iesus, spake againe to them:
Selected passage21But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.
21But they cried, saying, Crucifie him, crucifie him.
Selected passage22And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.
22And hee said vnto them the third time, Why, what euill hath he done? I haue found no cause of death in him, I will therefore chastise him, & let him goe.