Luke 23:20

20 But Pilate once more addressed them, wishing to set Jesus 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 Then the whole multitude burst out into a shout. "Away with this man," they said, "and release Barabbas to us"

19 --Barabbas! who had been lodged in jail for some time in connexion with a riot which had occurred in the city, and for murder

20 But Pilate once more addressed them, wishing to set Jesus free.

21 They, however, persistently shouted, "Crucify, crucify him!

22 A third time he appealed to them: "Why, what crime has the man committed? I have discovered in him nothing that deserves death. I will therefore give him a light punishment and release him."