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A Strategic Gathering
Commentators note that Pilate deliberately summoned not just the religious leaders but also "the people." Scholars suggest Pilate may have included the general populace in the hope of finding allies for Jesus, turning this into a public tribunal rather than a private meeting with the accusers.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 23:13
Called together (συνκαλεσαμενος). First aorist middle participle (to himself). Pilate included "the people" in the hope that Jesus…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:13
19th Century
Bishop
And Pilate, when he had called together ... — See Notes on Matthew 27:15-23; Mark 15:6–14. The first summons t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 23:13–15
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 23:13
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…
John Gill
On Luke 23:13
17th Century
Pastor
And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, &c.] That is, after Herod had sent back Christ unto him, he th…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 23:13–25
17th Century
Minister
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…