18 But the whole crowd shouted, "Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!"
18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
18 But they all cried out together, "Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas"--
18 At that, the crowd went wild: "Kill him! Give us Barabbas!"
18 And they all cried out at once, saying, "Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas"--
18 Then a mighty roar rose from the crowd, and with one voice they shouted, "Kill him, and release Barabbas to us!"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 23:18
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.