Luke 23:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 23:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 23:16 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I will therefore chastise him, and release him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 23:16 — KJV
“I will therefore chastise him, and release him.”
— Luke 23:16 (KJV)
Luke 23:16 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 23:16
“Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:16: therefore, release
“But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:16: therefore, release
“Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:16: therefore, release
“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.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:16: therefore, chastise
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