Luke 23:3

Translations

Modern

So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

Traditional

And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.

Literal

And Pilate questioned Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And answering him, He was saying, “You say.”

Latin

Pilatus autem interrogavit eum, dicens: Tu es rex Judæorum? At ille respondens ait: Tu dicis.

Original

Greek

English

So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

Notes

Luke 23:3

You have said so: This is the same indirect answer that Jesus gave to the high council (22:70). Jesus accepted the title King of the Jews, but he understood it differently from Pilate.

Theme notes and profiles

Pontius Pilate

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1 Timothy 6:13
I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:
John 1:49
“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”
Luke 1:32–33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,
Luke 22:70
So they all asked, “Are You then the Son of God?” He replied, “You say that I am.”
Mark 15:2
So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
Mark 15:32
Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe!” And even those who were crucified with Him berated Him.
Mark 15:18
And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”
John 19:3
And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.
Luke 23:38
Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Matthew 27:11
Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
Luke 19:38–40
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
John 19:19–21
Pilate also had a notice posted on the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Parallels

Matthew 27:11–14 John 18:28–40

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Judge Luke, Gospel of Passion

Topics

Indictments: The Second, of Treason Jerusalem: Roman Rulers Who Resided in Pontius Pilate Jesus, the Christ: Led by the Council to Pilate (In Jerusalem) Pleading: Jesus Declined to Plead Self-Defense: Accused Persons Heard In Treason: Jesus Falsely Accused of

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