Luke 23:13
New International Version
Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people,

New Living Translation
Then Pilate called together the leading priests and other religious leaders, along with the people,

English Standard Version
Pilate then called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

Berean Standard Bible
Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,

Berean Literal Bible
And Pilate, having called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

King James Bible
And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

New King James Version
Then Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,

New American Standard Bible
Now Pilate summoned to himself the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,

NASB 1995
Pilate summoned the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

NASB 1977
And Pilate summoned the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

Legacy Standard Bible
And Pilate summoned the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

Amplified Bible
Pilate summoned the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

Christian Standard Bible
Pilate called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Pilate called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people,

American Standard Version
And Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

Contemporary English Version
Pilate called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people.

English Revised Version
And Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people.

Good News Translation
Pilate called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people,

International Standard Version
Then Pilate called the high priests, the other leaders, and the people together

Majority Standard Bible
Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,

NET Bible
Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,

New Heart English Bible
Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, and the rulers, and the people,

Weymouth New Testament
Then calling together the High Priests and the Rulers and the people, Pilate said,

World English Bible
Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Pilate having called together the chief priests, and the rulers, and the people,

Berean Literal Bible
And Pilate, having called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

Young's Literal Translation
And Pilate having called together the chief priests, and the rulers, and the people,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Pilate having called together the chief priests and rulers and people,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Pilate, calling together the chief priests, and the magistrates, and the people,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Pilate, calling together the leaders of the priests, and the magistrates, and the people,

New American Bible
Pilate then summoned the chief priests, the rulers, and the people

New Revised Standard Version
Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Pilate called the high priests and the leaders of the people,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Then Pilate called the Chief Priests and the Rulers of the people,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

Godbey New Testament
Pilate having called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

Haweis New Testament
Then Pilate, convoking the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

Mace New Testament
Pilate having order'd the chief priests, the senators, and people to appear, he said to them,

Weymouth New Testament
Then calling together the High Priests and the Rulers and the people, Pilate said,

Worrell New Testament
And Pilate, calling together the high priests and the rulers and the people,

Worsley New Testament
And Pilate called together the chief priests, and the rulers,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Crowd Chooses Barabbas
12That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies. 13Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, 14and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him.…

Cross References
Matthew 27:15-26
Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing. / At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas. / So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” ...

Mark 15:6-15
Now it was Pilate’s custom at the feast to release to the people a prisoner of their choosing. / And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection. / So the crowd went up and began asking Pilate to keep his custom. ...

John 18:38-40
“What is truth?” Pilate asked. And having said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, “I find no basis for a charge against Him. / But it is your custom that I release to you one prisoner at the Passover. So then, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” / “Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)

John 19:4-16
Once again Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against Him.” / When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!” / As soon as the chief priests and officers saw Him, they shouted, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” “You take Him and crucify Him,” Pilate replied, “for I find no basis for a charge against Him.” ...

Acts 3:13-14
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him. / You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.

Acts 13:28
And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed.

Isaiah 53:3-7
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. ...

Psalm 2:1-3
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.”

Psalm 22:16-18
For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. / I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me. / They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.

Psalm 69:4
Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.

Psalm 118:22-23
The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. / This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Zechariah 12:10
Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.

Daniel 9:26
Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed.

Micah 5:1
Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel.


Treasury of Scripture

And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

Matthew 27:21-23
The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas…

Mark 15:14
Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.

John 18:38
Pilate 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.

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Luke 23
1. Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.
8. Herod mocks him.
12. Herod and Pilate become friends.
13. Barabbas is desired of the people,
24. and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified.
26. He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;
34. prays for his enemies.
39. Two criminals are crucified with him.
46. His death.
50. His burial.














Then Pilate
The mention of "Pilate" refers to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea from AD 26 to 36. His role in the trial of Jesus is pivotal, as he represents the Roman authority that ultimately sanctioned the crucifixion. Historically, Pilate is known for his complex relationship with the Jewish leaders and his often harsh governance. The Greek name "Pilatos" suggests a man of Roman heritage, and his actions throughout the Gospels reveal a man caught between political expediency and personal conviction.

called together
The phrase "called together" indicates an official summoning, suggesting Pilate's authority and the formal nature of the proceedings. In the Greek, "synkalesas" implies a gathering for a specific purpose. This action underscores Pilate's attempt to address the situation with Jesus in a manner that involved the Jewish leadership, reflecting the political and social dynamics of the time.

the chief priests
The "chief priests" were the leading religious figures in Jewish society, primarily from the Sadducean sect. They held significant influence over religious and political matters. The Greek term "archiereis" denotes their high-ranking status. Their involvement in Jesus' trial highlights the tension between Jesus' teachings and the established religious order, as they viewed Him as a threat to their authority and the status quo.

the rulers
The "rulers" likely refer to the members of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council. This body was composed of elders and scribes, representing the Pharisees and Sadducees. The Greek word "archontas" conveys a sense of authority and governance. Their presence in this assembly indicates the gravity of the situation and their vested interest in the outcome of Jesus' trial.

and the people
The inclusion of "the people" suggests a broader public involvement in the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion. The Greek term "laon" refers to the general populace, indicating that Pilate sought to address not only the leaders but also the masses. This reflects the public nature of the trial and the widespread impact of Jesus' ministry, as well as the political pressure Pilate faced from the crowd.

(13-23) And Pilate, when he had called together . . .-See Notes on Matthew 27:15-23; Mark 15:6-14. The first summons to the members of the Council, and the reference to Herod's examination of the Prisoner are, as the sequel of the previous incident, peculiar to St. Luke.

Verses 13-25. - The Lord is tried again before Pilate, who wishes to release him, but, over-persuaded by the Jews, delivers him to be crucified. Verses 13-16. - And Pilate... said unto them.., behold I... have found no fault in this Man... No, nor yet Herod:... lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him; more accurately rendered, is done by him. This was the Roman's deliberate judgment publicly delivered. The decision then announced, that he would scourge him (ver. 16), was singularly unjust and cruel. Pilate positively subjected a Man whom he had pronounced innocent to the horrible punishment of scourging, just to satisfy the clamour of the Sanhedrists, because he dreaded what they might accuse him of at Rome, where he knew he had enemies! He thought, wrongly as it turned out, that the sight of Jesus after he had undergone this dreadful and disgraceful punishment would satisfy, perhaps melt to pity, the hearts of these restless enemies of his.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Pilate
Πιλᾶτος (Pilatos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4091: Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.

called together
συνκαλεσάμενος (synkalesamenos)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4779: To call together. From sun and kaleo; to convoke.

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

chief priests,
ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 749: High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

rulers,
ἄρχοντας (archontas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 758: Present participle of archo; a first.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

people,
λαὸν (laon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people.


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