Luke 23:21

21 They kept shouting out, "Crucify him! Crucify him!

Luke 23:21 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 23:21

But they cried, saying, crucify him, crucify him.
] They were fierce and furious, more noisy and clamorous, the more they perceived Pilate was for saving him; and they were more desirous to have him crucified, and more impatient until it was done, as the repetition of the word shows.

Luke 23:21 In-Context

19 Barabbas had been thrown into prison because of a riot that had occurred in the city, and for murder.

20 Pilate addressed them again because he wanted to release Jesus.

21 They kept shouting out, "Crucify him! Crucify him!

22 For the third time, Pilate said to them, "Why? What wrong has he done? I've found no legal basis for the death penalty in his case. Therefore, I will have him whipped, then let him go."

23 But they were adamant, shouting their demand that Jesus be crucified. Their voices won out.