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The Ultimate Irony
Commentators highlight a stunning irony: Barabbas was guilty of the very crime, sedition, that the leaders falsely accused Jesus of. The crowd demanded freedom for a known murderer and insurrectionist while condemning the innocent Prince of Peace. As one scholar noted, this choice exposed their accusation against Jesus as a 'transparent fraud.'
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AT Robertson
On Luke 23:19
Insurrection (στασιν). An old word for sedition, standing off, the very charge made against Jesus (and untrue). If Jesus had raise…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:19
19th Century
Bishop
Who for a certain sedition.—St. Luke’s and St. Mark’s accounts agree more closely than the others. St. John alone speaks …
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 23:18–19
19th Century
Preacher
And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for…
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On Luke 23:19
Luke provides only a brief statement about Barabbas and his crimes. “For the third time” Pilate protests Jesus’ innocence. Again, we see Luke’s con…
John Gill
On Luke 23:19
17th Century
Pastor
Who, for a certain sedition made in the city Of Jerusalem: he had made an insurrection in it, in opposition to the govern…
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…