Luke 23:4

Jesus before Pilate · Luke 23:1–5
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Translations

Modern
Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”
Traditional
Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.
Literal
And Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no guilt in this man.”
Latin
Ait autem Pilatus ad principes sacerdotum et turbas: Nihil invenio causæ in hoc homine.

Original

Greek
English
Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”

Notes

I find no basis for a charge against this man: Jesus did not appear to be a political threat to Pilate.

Theme notes and profiles

Pontius Pilate

Events

Parallels

Matthew 27:11–14 John 18:28–40

People

Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial

Glossary

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

Topics

Jerusalem: Roman Rulers Who Resided in Pontius Pilate Jesus, the Christ: Led by the Council to Pilate (In Jerusalem)