Luke 23:21

21 But they shouted back, "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 had been put in prison for a riot that had taken place in the city, and for murder.

20 Pilate wanted to set Jesus free, so he appealed to the crowd again.

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

22 Pilate said to them the third time, "But what crime has he committed? I cannot find anything he has done to deserve death! I will have him whipped and set him free."

23 But they kept on shouting at the top of their voices that Jesus should be crucified, and finally their shouting succeeded.