Luke 23:21 nasb — but they kept on calling out, saying, "Crucify, crucify Him!"

NASB

"but they kept on calling out, saying, "Crucify, crucify Him!""

— Luke 23:21, NASB

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Luke 23 — Context

18

But they cried out all together, saying, "Away with this man, and release for us Barabbas!"

19

(He was one who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection made in the city, and for murder.)

20

Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again,

21

but they kept on calling out, saying, "Crucify, crucify Him!"

22

And he said to them the third time, "Why, what evil has this man done? I have found in Him no guilt demanding death; therefore I will punish Him and release Him."

23

But they were insistent, with loud voices asking that He be crucified. And their voices began to prevail.

24

And Pilate pronounced sentence that their demand be granted.

Luke 23:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 23:21 say?
Luke 23:21 in the NASB reads: “but they kept on calling out, saying, "Crucify, crucify Him!"”
Where is Luke 23:21 in the Bible?
Luke 23:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 21.
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 23:21.
What translation should I read Luke 23:21 in?
Luke 23:21 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 23:21?
Luke 23:21 reads (NASB): “but they kept on calling out, saying, "Crucify, crucify 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.
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