Matthew 27:23

And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 27:23

BSB

"Why?" asked Pilate. "What evil has He done?" But they shouted all the louder, "Crucify Him!"

AKJV

And the governor said, Why, what evil has he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.

CPDV

The procurator said to them, "But what evil has he done?" But they cried out all the more, saying, "Let him be crucified."

ERV

And he said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, saying, Let him be crucified.

NHEB

But he said, "Why? What evil has he done?" But they shouted all the louder, saying, "Let him be crucified."

SMT

And the leader said, For what evil hath he done? and they cried excessively, saying, Let him be crucified.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 27:23

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Commentary for Matthew 27:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 27:23

Summary

Official seeks justification, crowd intensifies demands

Place

Governor's headquarters

Event

Crowd intensifies execution demands

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD