Luke 23:20

20 Then Pilate spoke to them again, desiring to release Jesus,

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 But they all cried out together, saying, "Away with this man! Release to us Barabbas!" --

19 one who was thrown into prison for a certain revolt in the city, and for murder

20 Then Pilate spoke to them again, desiring to release Jesus,

21 but they shouted, saying, "Crucify! Crucify him!

22 He said to them the third time, "Why? What evil has this man done? I have found no capital crime in him. I will therefore chastise him and release him."