Luke - 23:21

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21 but they shouted, saying, "Crucify! Crucify him!"

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Explanation and meaning of Luke 23:21.

Differing Translations

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But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.
But they cried again, saying: Crucify him, crucify him.
But they cried out in reply saying, Crucify, crucify him.
but they were calling out, saying, 'Crucify, crucify him.'
They, however, persistently shouted, "Crucify, crucify him!"
But crying out they said, To the cross with him!
But they shouted in response, saying: "Crucify him! Crucify him!"
but they kept calling out, "Crucify, crucify him!"

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

But they cried, saying, crucify him, crucify him. They were fierce and furious, more noisy and clamorous, the more they perceived Pilate was for saving him; and they were more desirous to have him crucified, and more impatient until it was done, as the repetition of the word shows.

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