And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
Parallel translations
- WEB Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
- BSB Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,
- NKJV Then Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,
- NASB Now Pilate summoned to himself the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,
- NLT Then Pilate called together the leading priests and other religious leaders, along with the people,
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Quick answer
Pilate gathered the chief priests, rulers, and people to render his judgment. This public assembly sets the stage for Pilate's repeated declarations of Jesus' innocence.
Overview
Pilate convenes the leaders and the crowd to address the charges formally. Luke's careful narration emphasizes the openness of the proceedings, leaving the verdict that follows without excuse. The gathering of all parties underscores the corporate responsibility for what is about to take place, even as God's saving purpose advances through it.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Matt 27:21–23The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
- Mark 15:14Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.
- John 18:38Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.
- John 19:4Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.
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