Luke 23:20

Then Pilate spoke to them again, wanting to release Jesus,

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WEBBE

Then Pilate spoke to them again, wanting to release Jesus,

BSB

Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,

KJV

Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.

ASV

And Pilate spake unto them again, desiring to release Jesus;

BBE

And Pilate again said to them that it was his desire to let Jesus go free.

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The early church

Thus it came to pass, the once holy nation rages to slay, the Gentile Pilate forbids slaughter; as it follows, Pilate therefore spoke again unto them, but they cried out, Crucify, &c.
Theophylact of Ohrid · d. 1107Catena Aurea (Aquinas, 1274)
Here Pilate, who as a judge acquits Christ, is made the minister of His crucifixion. He is sent to Herod, sent back to Pilate, as it follows, Nor yet Herod, for I sent you to him, and behold nothing worthy of death is done unto him. They both refuse to pronounce Him guilty, yet for fear's sake, Pilate gratifies the cruel desires of the Jews.
Ambrose of Milan · d. 397Catena Aurea (Aquinas, 1274)

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 13–25

The fear of man brings many into this snare, that they will do an unjust thing, against their consciences, rather than get into trouble. Pilate declares Jesus innocent, and has a mind to release him; yet, to please the people, he would punish him as an evil-doer. If no fault be found in him, why chastise him? Pilate yielded at length; he had not courage to go against so strong a stream. He delivered Jesus to their will, to be crucified.

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