Luke 23:21

21 but they kept shouting, “Crucify, 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 a man who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection started in the city and for murder.

20 Pilate addressed them once more, desiring to release Jesus,

21 but they kept shouting, “Crucify, crucify him! ”

22 A third time he said to them, “Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no guilt deserving death. I will therefore punish and release him. ”

23 But they were urgent, demanding with loud cries that he should be crucified. And their voices prevailed.