16 I will therefore chastise him, and release him.
16 Therefore, I will punish him and then release him.
16 I will therefore punish and release him."
16 I'm going to warn him to watch his step and let him go."
16 I will therefore chastise Him and release Him"
16 So I will have him flogged, and then I will release him."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 23:16
Commentary on Luke 23:13-25
(Read Luke 23:13-25)
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. If no fault be found in him, why chastise him? Pilate yielded at length; he had not courage to go against so strong a stream. He delivered Jesus to their will, to be crucified.