Luk 23:16 | MHM | STEP | v. 16–17 : Pilate proposed to release Jesus after having Him chastised. This was an act of compromise, as Pilate sought to satisfy the angry crowd while sparing Jesus’ life. However, Jesus had done no wrong, so even this punishment was unjust (Luke 23:16

‏ Luke 23:16

v. 16–17: Pilate proposed to release Jesus after having Him chastised. This was an act of compromise, as Pilate sought to satisfy the angry crowd while sparing Jesus’ life. However, Jesus had done no wrong, so even this punishment was unjust (Luke 23:16–17 ^a).