Luke 23:17 cpdv — Now he was required to release one person for them on the feast day.

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"Now he was required to release one person for them on the feast day. "

— Luke 23:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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KJV
“(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)”
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WEB
“Now he had to release one prisoner to them at the feast.”
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DRB
“Now of necessity he was to release unto them one upon the feast day.”
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KJVA
“(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)”
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Luke 23 — Context

said to them: “You have brought before me this man, as one who disturbs the people. And behold, having questioned him before you, I find no case against this man, in those things about which you accuse him.

And neither did Herod. For I sent you all to him, and behold, nothing deserving of death was recorded about him.

Therefore, I will chastise him and release him.”

Now he was required to release one person for them on the feast day.

But the entire crowd exclaimed together, saying: “Take this one, and release to us Barabbas!”

Now he had been cast into prison because of a certain sedition that occurred in the city and for murder.

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

Luke 23:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:17 say?

Luke 23:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now he was required to release one person for them on the feast day. ”

Where is Luke 23:17 in the Bible?

Luke 23:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 17.

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 23:17.

What translation should I read Luke 23:17 in?

Luke 23:17 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 23:17?

Luke 23:17 reads (CPDV): “Now he was required to release one person for them on the feast day. ” 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 23:17 cpdv — Now he was required to release one person for them on the feast day.

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