Called together (συνκαλεσαμενος). First aorist middle participle (to himself). Pilate included "the people" in the hope that Jesus…

And Pilate, when he had called together ... — See Notes on Matthew 27:15-23; Mark 15:6–14. The first summons t…

And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as o…

St. Augustine of Hippo: Luke returns to the events that were happening before the governor, from which he had digressed to relat…

Once again Pilate protests Jesus’ innocence, this time in front of the people as well. Luke seems to be making a significant point by mentioning th…

And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, &c.] That is, after Herod had sent back Christ unto him, he th…

The fear of man brings many into this snare, so that they do an unjust thing against their consciences, rather than get into trouble. Pilate declar…