Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And 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.
I will
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Bible References
Why
Luke 23:14
and said to them, “You brought this man before me as one who corrupts and incites the people to rebellion. After examining Him before you, I have found no guilt in this Man regarding the charges which you make against Him.
1 Peter 1:19
but [you were actually purchased] with precious blood, like that of a [sacrificial] lamb unblemished and spotless, the priceless blood of Christ.
1 Peter 3:18
For indeed Christ died for sins once for all, the Just and Righteous for the unjust and unrighteous [the Innocent for the guilty] so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit;
I will
Luke 23:16
Therefore I will punish Him [to teach Him a lesson] and release Him.”
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Acts 13:28
And though they found no cause or charge deserving death, they asked Pilate to have Him executed.