Luke 23:21

21 But they cried, saying, crucify him, crucify him. {Gr. stauroo – hang him on a stake}

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 (who for a certain sedition made in the city and for murder was cast into prison).

20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spoke again to them.

21 But they cried, saying, crucify him, crucify him. {Gr. stauroo – hang him on a stake}

22 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil has he done? I have found no cause of death in him; I will therefore chastise him and let him go.

23 And they insisted with loud voices, asking that he be crucified. And the voices of them and of the princes of the priests prevailed.