Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Luke 23:18

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

Luke provides only a brief statement about Barabbas and his crimes. “For the third time” Pilate protests Jesus’ innocence. Again, we see Luke’s concern to vindicate Jesus (and Christianity) to his readers.