Luke 23:16

16 So, after I punish him, I will let him go free."

Luke 23:16 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 23:16

I will therefore chastise him
Give him some correction, as by scourging, or beating with rods: this he proposed, not because he thought him deserving of it, but in complaisance to the Jews; since it would look as if their charges were not altogether weak and groundless; and that Jesus was not entirely innocent: this would carry a show of guilt and punishment, and he hoped this might be thought sufficient, and so he should please them, and save Jesus from dying, which he much desired: and release him; from his bonds, and let him go.

Luke 23:16 In-Context

14 He said to them, "You brought this man to me, saying he makes trouble among the people. But I have questioned him before you all, and I have not found him guilty of what you say

15 Also, Herod found nothing wrong with him; he sent him back to us. Look, he has done nothing for which he should die.

16 So, after I punish him, I will let him go free."

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18 But the people shouted together, "Take this man away! Let Barabbas go free!"