Luke 23:21

21 But they cried, saying, "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 (who had been cast into prison for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder)

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

21 But they cried, saying, "Crucify him, crucify him!

22 And he said unto them the third time, "Why? What evil hath he done? I have found no cause for death in him. I will therefore chastise him and let him go."

23 But they were instant with loud voices, requiring that He might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.