Luke 23:19

(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)

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Interpretation

The fear of man brings many into this snare, that they will do an unjust thing, against their consciences, rather than get into trouble. Pilate declares Jesus innocent, and has a mind to release him; yet, to please the people, he would punish him as an evil-doer.

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This thought runs through Luke 23:17-21.

Luke 23:17 Luke 23:18 Luke 23:19 Luke 23:20 Luke 23:21

Glossary

Jerusalem Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).