New International Version Therefore, I will punish him and then release him.” New Living Translation So I will have him flogged, and then I will release him.” English Standard Version I will therefore punish and release him.” Berean Standard Bible Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.” Berean Literal Bible Therefore, having chastised Him, I will release Him.” King James Bible I will therefore chastise him, and release him. New King James Version I will therefore chastise Him and release Him” New American Standard Bible Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.” NASB 1995 “Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.” NASB 1977 “I will therefore punish Him and release Him.” Legacy Standard Bible Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.” Amplified Bible Therefore I will punish Him [to teach Him a lesson] and release Him.” Berean Annotated Bible Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.” [17 Now Pilate was obligated to release to the people one prisoner at the feast.] Christian Standard Bible Therefore, I will have him whipped and then release him.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, I will have Him whipped and then release Him.” American Standard Version I will therefore chastise him, and release him. English Revised Version I will therefore chastise him, and release him. GOD'S WORD® Translation So I'm going to have him whipped and set free." Good News Translation So I will have him whipped and let him go." International Standard Version So I will punish him and let him go." NET Bible I will therefore have him flogged and release him." New Heart English Bible I will therefore chastise him and release him." Webster's Bible Translation I will therefore chastise him, and release him. Weymouth New Testament I will therefore give him a light punishment and release him." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTherefore I will punish Him and release Him.” World English Bible I will therefore chastise him and release him.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionhaving corrected, therefore, I will release Him,” Berean Literal Bible Therefore, having chastised Him, I will release Him.” Young's Literal Translation having chastised, therefore, I will release him,' Smith's Literal Translation Therefore, having chastised him, I will release. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI will chastise him therefore, and release him. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, I will chastise him and release him.” New American Bible Therefore I shall have him flogged and then release him.” [ New Revised Standard Version I will therefore have him flogged and release him.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI will therefore chastise him, and release him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Therefore I shall discipline him and release him.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentI will, therefore, chastise him, and release him. Godbey New Testament Therefore having scourged Him, I will release Him. Haweis New Testament I will therefore, after scourging, discharge him. Mace New Testament I will therefore order him to be whipp'd, and then release him. Weymouth New Testament I will therefore give him a light punishment and release him." Worrell New Testament Chastising Him, therefore, I will release Him" Worsley New Testament I will therefore chastise Him, and so release Him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Crowd Chooses Barabbas…15Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death. 16Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.” … Cross References Therefore John 18:38 “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. John 19:4 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.” Acts 13:28 And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed. I will punish Him John 19:1 Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. Matthew 27:26 So Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. Isaiah 53:5 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. and release Him.” John 19:12 From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” Acts 3:13 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. Mark 15:9 “Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked. Mark 15:15 And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. 1 Peter 2:24 He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” Matthew 27:24 When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” 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. Isaiah 50:6 I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. 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. Matthew 20:19 and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.” Treasury of Scripture I will therefore chastise him, and release him. Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Matthew 27:26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. Mark 15:15 And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. Jump to Previous Chastise Chastised Light Punish Punishment ReleaseJump to Next Chastise Chastised Light Punish Punishment ReleaseLuke 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. Therefore Pilate had examined Jesus and repeatedly found no charge deserving death. He sought a course that would preserve Roman order while avoiding the execution of a man he knew to be innocent. Jhn 18:38 “What is truth?” Pilate asked. And having said this… I will punish Him Pilate proposed scourging Jesus as a lesser punishment, though no guilt had been established. Roman scourging was brutal, and Pilate’s willingness to impose it revealed his compromise under pressure from the chief priests and the crowd. Jhn 19:1 Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. and release Him.” Pilate intended to free Jesus after the punishment, but the crowd demanded Barabbas instead. Jesus, the innocent one, was rejected while a guilty prisoner was released. Jhn 19:12 From then on, Pilate tried to release Him,… Persons / Places / Events 1. Pontius PilateThe Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus. Pilate found no guilt in Jesus deserving death but sought to appease the crowd by punishing and releasing Him. 2. Jesus Christ The central figure of Christianity, who was brought before Pilate by the Jewish leaders. Despite being innocent, He was subjected to trial and punishment. 3. The Jewish Leaders Religious authorities who accused Jesus of blasphemy and sought His execution. They pressured Pilate to sentence Jesus to death. 4. The Crowd The assembly of people present during Jesus' trial, influenced by the Jewish leaders to demand Jesus' crucifixion. 5. Jerusalem The city where these events took place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the location of Jesus' crucifixion. Teaching Points The Injustice of the WorldJesus' trial exemplifies the reality of injustice in the world. Believers should be prepared to face unjust treatment for their faith, trusting in God's ultimate justice. The Sovereignty of God Despite human actions, God's sovereign plan is fulfilled. Jesus' punishment and release were part of the divine plan for salvation, reminding us that God can use even unjust situations for His purposes. The Pressure of Conformity Pilate's decision reflects the danger of succumbing to societal pressure. Christians are called to stand firm in truth, even when it is unpopular or costly. The Innocence of Christ Jesus' innocence highlights His role as the spotless Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. This should deepen our appreciation for His sacrifice. The Call to Forgiveness Jesus' response to His unjust treatment models forgiveness. Believers are encouraged to forgive others, recognizing that we have been forgiven much. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 23:16?2. Why did Pilate choose to "punish and release" Jesus in Luke 23:16? 3. How does Pilate's decision reflect human authority versus divine justice? 4. What Old Testament prophecies connect to Jesus' trial in Luke 23? 5. How can we discern God's will when facing unjust situations? 6. How should Christians respond to authority figures making unjust decisions? 7. Why did Pilate choose to punish Jesus in Luke 23:16 if he found no guilt in Him? 8. How does Luke 23:16 reflect on the concept of justice in the Bible? 9. What does Luke 23:16 reveal about the political pressures Pilate faced? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 23? (16) I will therefore chastise him.--The primary meaning of the word was to correct as children are corrected, thence to use the rod, as in Proverbs 19:18; Proverbs 29:17. As used here it implied the Roman punishment of scourging. Pilate was here, as throughout, halting between two opinions, convinced of the innocence of the Accused, yet afraid to oppose the people. Would it not be enough, he thought, that they should see Him treated as guilty of a minor offence? Would they not accept His release as part of the ceremonial of the day?Pilate’s statement captures a tragic irony: he recognizes Jesus’ innocence (“Therefore”), opts for a token punishment to appease the crowd (“I will punish Him”), and proposes freedom that never materializes (“and release Him”). Luke records it to highlight both human responsibility and divine sovereignty. An unjust flogging and a bungled release attempt became steps toward the cross, where the truly innocent One secured true release for every believer. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Thereforeοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. I will punish παιδεύσας (paideusas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3811: From pais; to train up a child, i.e. Educate, or, discipline. Him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [and] release [Him].” ἀπολύσω (apolysō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 630: From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce. 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