Luke 23:20

20 And Pilate again said to them that it was his desire to let Jesus go free.

Luke 23:20 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 23:20

Pilate therefore willing to release Jesus
Being more and more convinced of his innocence; and still seeing more clearly into the wickedness, malice, and envy of his accusers; and having received a message from his wife:

spake again to them;
putting it again to them, which he should release; asking them what he should do with Jesus; plainly signifying his mind, that he thought him innocent, and that it would be right to let him go. The Ethiopic version represents him, saying, "will ye that I save for you, or release to you the Lord Jesus?"

Luke 23:20 In-Context

18 But with loud voices they said all together, Put this man to death, and make Barabbas free.

19 Now this man was in prison because of an attack against the government in the town, in which there had been loss of life

20 And Pilate again said to them that it was his desire to let Jesus go free.

21 But crying out they said, To the cross with him

22 And he said to them a third time, Why, what evil has he done? I see no reason for putting him to death: I will give him punishment and let him go.