Luk 22:52 | TNotes | STEP | 22:52 The Greek word translated revolutionary normally means “thief,” but the Romans used this term for violent revolutionaries who opposed Roman authority (such as Barabbas, 23:18-19 ). To patriotic Jews, they were freedom fighters; to the Romans, they were common thugs.

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‏ Luke 22:52

22:52 ^a The Greek word translated revolutionary normally means “thief,” but the Romans used this term for violent revolutionaries who opposed Roman authority (such as Barabbas, 23:18-19 ^b). To patriotic Jews, they were freedom fighters; to the Romans, they were common thugs.