Luke 23:22 web — He said to them the third time, "Why? What evil has this man done? I have found no capital crime in him. I will therefo…

World English Bible

"He said to them the third time, "Why? What evil has this man done? I have found no capital crime in him. I will therefore chastise him and release him.""

— Luke 23:22, World English Bible

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Luke 23 — Context

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

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

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but they shouted, saying, "Crucify! Crucify him!"

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He said to them the third time, "Why? What evil has this man done? I have found no capital crime in him. I will therefore chastise him and release him."

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But they were urgent with loud voices, asking that he might be crucified. Their voices and the voices of the chief priests prevailed.

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Pilate decreed that what they asked for should be done.

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He released him who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus up to their will.

Luke 23:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:22 say?
Luke 23:22 in the World English Bible reads: “He said to them the third time, "Why? What evil has this man done? I have found no capital crime in him. I will therefore chastise him and release him."”
Where is Luke 23:22 in the Bible?
Luke 23:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 22.
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 23:22.
What translation should I read Luke 23:22 in?
Luke 23:22 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 23:22?
Luke 23:22 reads (WEB): “He said to them the third time, "Why? What evil has this man done? I have found no capital crime in him. 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.
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