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Luke 23:25 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Luke 23:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 23 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.”
Luke 23:25 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 23:25
He released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison—The guilty goes free. Barabbas, condemned for rebellion and murder (v. 19), receives amnesty while the innocent Lamb faces execution. The Greek construction emphasizes the contrast: ton dia stasin kai phonon beblēmenon eis phylakēn (the one thrown into prison because of insurrection and murder) versus Jesus, about whom Pilate thrice declared 'no fault.' The exchange is complete: the criminal receives the freedom Christ deserved; Christ receives the death Barabbas deserved.But he delivered Jesus to their will (τὸν δὲ Ἰη...
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Cross-References for Luke 23:25
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“and asked for a murderer to be granted to you”
“whom they asked of him.”
“wishing to please the multitude”
“and whom you have asked for: and behold”
“but Jesus he flogged and delivered to be crucified.”
“saying”
“saying”
“saying”