15 But neither did Herod, because he sent him back to us. And behold, nothing deserving death has been done[a] by him. 16 Therefore I will punish him and[b] release him.”[c] [d]

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  1. Luke 23:15 Literally “is having been done”
  2. Luke 23:16 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“punish”) has been translated as a finite verb
  3. Luke 23:16 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  4. Luke 23:16 Many of the most important Greek manuscripts lack v. 17, “Now he was obligated to release for them at the feast one person.”

15 Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us; as you can see, he has done nothing to deserve death. 16 Therefore, I will punish him(A) and then release him.” [17] [a]

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  1. Luke 23:17 Some manuscripts include here words similar to Matt. 27:15 and Mark 15:6.