Luke 23:21

21 but they kept on calling out, saying, "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 (He was one who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection made in the city, and for murder.

20 Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again,

21 but they kept on calling out, saying, "Crucify, crucify Him!

22 And he said to them the third time, "Why, what evil has this man done? I have found in Him no guilt demanding death; therefore I will punish Him and release Him."

23 But they were insistent, with loud voices asking that He be crucified. And their voices began to prevail.