A.T. Robertson Commentary Luke 23:18

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Luke 23:18

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Luke 23:18

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"But they cried out all together, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: --" — Luke 23:18 (ASV)

All together (πανπληθε). An adverb from the adjective πανπληθης, all together. Used by Dio Cassius. Only here in the N.T.

Away (αιρε). Present active imperative, Take him on away and keep him away as in Ac 21:36; 22:22, of Paul. But

release (απολυσον) is first aorist active imperative, do it now and at once.