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A Note in the Margins
Commentators like Charles Ellicott note that this verse is missing from many of the oldest and most reliable manuscripts. It was likely a later addition by a scribe to explain the custom of releasing a prisoner, which then found its way into the main text. This provides insight into the careful process of textual scholarship.
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Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:17
19th Century
Bishop
For of necessity he must release one to them.—Literally, he had a necessity. The better manuscripts are remarkab…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 23:16–23
19th Century
Preacher
I will therefore chastise him, and release him. (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) And they cried out all at once, …
John Gill
On Luke 23:17
17th Century
Pastor
For of necessity he must release one
And therefore proposed to release Jesus
unto them at the fea…
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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…