24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.
24 So Pilate decided to grant their demand.
24 So Pilate decided that their demand should be granted.
24 Pilate caved in and gave them what they wanted.
24 So Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they requested.
24 So Pilate sentenced Jesus to die as they demanded.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 23:24
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.