Luke 23:18 bbe — But with loud voices they said all together, Put this man to death, and make Barabbas free.

Bible in Basic English

"But with loud voices they said all together, Put this man to death, and make Barabbas free."

— Luke 23:18, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 23 — Context

And Herod is of the same opinion, for he has sent him back to us; for, you see, he has done nothing for which I might put him to death.

And so I will give him punishment and let him go.

But with loud voices they said all together, Put this man to death, and make Barabbas free.

Now this man was in prison because of an attack against the government in the town, in which there had been loss of life.

And Pilate again said to them that it was his desire to let Jesus go free.

But crying out they said, To the cross with him!

Luke 23:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:18 say?

Luke 23:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But with loud voices they said all together, Put this man to death, and make Barabbas free.”

Where is Luke 23:18 in the Bible?

Luke 23:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 18.

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 23:18.

What translation should I read Luke 23:18 in?

Luke 23:18 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 23:18?

Luke 23:18 reads (BBE): “But with loud voices they said all together, Put this man to death, and make Barabbas free.” 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 23:18 bbe — But with loud voices they said all together, Put this man to death, and make Barabbas free.

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