Part 44 (1/2)

Luke.

CH. XXIII. 6-12.

6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean.

7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself was also at Jerusalem at that time.(282) 8 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long _season_, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.

11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked _him_, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

12 And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together; for before they were at enmity between themselves.

-- 148. Pilate seeks to release Jesus. The Jews demand Barabbas. (Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark.

CH. XXVII. 15-26. CH. XV. 6-15.

15 Now at _that_ feast, the 6 Now at _that_ feast he governor was wont to release released unto them one unto the people a prisoner, prisoner, whomsoever they whom they would. desired.

16 And they had then a notable 7 And there was _one_ named prisoner, called Barabbas. Barabbas, _which lay_ bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

17 Therefore, when they were 8 And the mult.i.tude crying gathered together, Pilate said aloud, began to desire _him to unto them, Whom will ye that I do_ as he had ever done unto release unto you? Barabbas, or them.

Jesus, which is called Christ?

9 But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

18 (For he knew that for envy 10 (For he knew that the chief they had delivered him.) priests had delivered him for envy.) 19 When he was set down on the judgment-seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream, because of him.

20 But the chief priests and 11 But the chief priests moved elders persuaded the mult.i.tude the people that he should that they should ask Barabbas, rather release Barabbas unto and destroy Jesus. them.

21 The governor answered and 12 And Pilate answered, and said unto them, Whether of the said again unto them, What twain, will ye that I release will ye then, that I shall do unto you? They said, Barabbas. _unto him_ whom ye call the King of the Jews?

22 Pilate saith unto them, 13 And they cried out again, What shall I do then with Crucify him.

Jesus, which is called Christ?

_They_ all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

23 And the governor said, Why! 14 Then Pilate said unto them, what evil hath he done? But Why, what evil hath he done?

they cried out the more, And they cried out the more saying, Let him be crucified. exceedingly, Crucify him.

24 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but _that_ rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed _his_ hands before the mult.i.tude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye _to it_.

25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood _be_ on us, and on our children.

26 Then released he Barabbas 15 And _so_ Pilate, willing to unto them: content the people, released Barabbas unto them.

Luke. John.

CH. XXIII. 13-25. CH. XVIII. 39, 40.

13 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, and the rulers, and the people, 14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and behold, I, having examined _him_ before you, have found no fault in this man, touching those things whereof ye accuse him; 15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him: 16 I will therefore chastise 39 But ye have a custom that I him, and release _him_. should release unto you one at the pa.s.sover: will ye therefore, that I release unto you the king of the Jews?

17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) 18 And they cried out all at 40 Then cried they all again, once, saying, Away with this saying, Not this man, but _man_, and release unto us Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a Barabbas: robber.

19 (Who, for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.) 20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again unto them.

21 But they cried, saying, Crucify _him_, crucify him.

22 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him; I will therefore chastise him, and let _him_ go.

23 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified: and the voices of them, and of the chief priests prevailed.

24 And Pilate gave sentence(283) that it should be as they required.

25 And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.

-- 149. Pilate delivers up Jesus to death. He is scourged and mocked.

_Jerusalem_.