Luke 23:21

21 But they shouted again, "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 was a man who was in prison for his part in a riot in the city and for murder.

20 Pilate wanted to let Jesus go free and told this to the crowd.

21 But they shouted again, "Crucify him! Crucify him!

22 A third time Pilate said to them, "Why? What wrong has he done? I can find no reason to kill him. So I will have him punished and set him free."

23 But they continued to shout, demanding that Jesus be crucified. Their yelling became so loud that