Category:Flagellation of Jesus (subject)

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The Flagellation of Jesus / Christ at the Column / Scourging at the Pillar was an episode in the Passion of Jesus, according to the Gospels of Mark (15:15), Matthew (27:26), Luke (23-25), and John (19:1).

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Overview

All four Gospels state that after releasing Barabbas, Pilate had Jesus flogged and handed him over to be crucified.

Flagellation of Jesus, in ancient sources

Gospel of Mark

Gospel of Mark 15:15 (NRSV) -- [15] So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified.

Gospel of Matthew

Matthew 27:26 (NRSV) -- 26 So he (=Pilate released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified.

Cf. Gospel of Luke

Luke 23:15-25 (NRSV) -- [15] ... [Pilate said:] "He (=Jesus) has done nothing to deserve death. [16] I will therefore have him flogged and release him." ... "I have found in him no ground for the sentence of death; I will therefore have him flogged and then release him." ... 25 He (=Pilate) released the man (=Barabbas) they asked for, the one who had been put in prison for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over as they wished.