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Luke 23:24 · KJV

"And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required."

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Passage Context

22And 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.
23And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.
24And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.
25And 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.
26And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle peer pressure in your life?

2

What does it mean to stand up for your beliefs?

3

When have you felt compelled to go along with the crowd?

Life Application

decision-making

Consider the importance of making independent choices based on your values, rather than succumbing to external pressures.

faith

Reflect on how you can stand firm in your faith, even when faced with opposition.

People in This Verse

Pontius PilateNT

The Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus. He is often remembered for his role in the condemnation of Jesus despite finding no fault in him.

First appearance: Matthew 27:2

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

A historically significant city, central to Jewish and Christian faiths, known for its religious sites and historical events.

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