Luke 23:23

They were instant [ε π ε κ ε ι ν τ ο]. Instant, in the sense of urgent, pressing. See on ch. Luke 7:4. Compare Romans 12:12; 2 Timothy 4:2; Luke 7:4; Acts 26:7. The verb means to lie upon, and answers to our vulgarism, to lay one's self down to work. Compare Aristophanes, "Knights," 253 : kajpikeimenov boa, roar with all your might. Lit., roar, lying down to it.

Their voices. Omit of the chief priests.

Prevailed [κ α τ ι σ χ υ ο ν]. Had power [ι σ χ υ ς] to bear down [κ α τ α] the remonstrances of Pilate. Only here and Matthew 16:18.