Discovery BoxLuke 23:18-19 
Context23:18 But they all shouted out together, 1 “Take this man 2 away! Release Barabbas for us!” 23:19 (This 3 was a man who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection 4 started in the city, and for murder.) 5
Luke 23:25
Context23:25 He released the man they asked for, who had been thrown in prison for insurrection and murder. But he handed Jesus over 6 to their will. 7
1 tn Grk “together, saying.” The participle λέγοντες (legontes) is redundant and has not been translated here.
2 tn Grk “this one.” The reference to Jesus as “this man” is pejorative in this context.
3 tn Grk “who” (a continuation of the previous sentence).
4 sn Ironically, what Jesus was alleged to have done, started an insurrection, this man really did.
5 sn This is a parenthetical note by the author.
6 tn Or “delivered up.”
7 sn He handed Jesus over to their will. Here is where Luke places the major blame for Jesus’ death. It lies with the Jewish nation, especially the leadership, though in Acts 4:24-27 he will bring in the opposition of Herod, Pilate, and all people.
