Luke 23:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Pilate gathered everyone together, the chief priests, the religious leaders, and all the people.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Pilate called a meeting with all the important people and the crowd.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 23, verse 13 occurs during the trial of Jesus in Jerusalem, shortly after His arrest by the Jewish religious leaders. Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, is depicted calling together the chief priests, rulers, and the people to address the accusations against Jesus, amid rising tensions between Jewish authorities and Roman rule. This scene is part of the broader narrative leading to Jesus' crucifixion, highlighting the political and religious conflicts of the time.

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