Luke 23:16 web — I will therefore chastise him and release him."

World English Bible

"I will therefore chastise him and release him.""

— Luke 23:16, World English Bible

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“I will therefore chastise him, and release him. ”
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ASV
“I will therefore chastise him, and release him. ”
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NET
“I will therefore have him flogged and release him.””
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DRB
“I will chastise him therefore and release him.”
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BBE
“And so I will give him punishment and let him go.”
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“I will therefore chastise him, and release him. ”
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Luke 23 — Context

Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

and said to them, "You brought this man to me as one that perverts the people, and see, I have examined him before you, and found no basis for a charge against this man concerning those things of which you accuse him.

Neither has Herod, for I sent you to him, and see, nothing worthy of death has been done by him.

I will therefore chastise him and release him."

Now he had to release one prisoner to them at the feast.

But they all cried out together, saying, "Away with this man! Release to us Barabbas!"--

one who was thrown into prison for a certain revolt in the city, and for murder.

Luke 23:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:16 say?

Luke 23:16 in the World English Bible reads: “I will therefore chastise him and release him."”

Where is Luke 23:16 in the Bible?

Luke 23:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 16.

Who wrote Luke?

Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Luke about?

Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.

What are the major themes of Luke?

Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 23:16.

What translation should I read Luke 23:16 in?

Luke 23:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Luke 23:16?

Luke 23:16 reads (WEB): “I will therefore chastise him and release him."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Luke 23:16 web — I will therefore chastise him and release him."

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