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And answering him, He was saying, "You say." <a href="/kjv/luke/23.htm">King James Bible</a> And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it. <a href="/nkjv/luke/23.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Pilate asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” He answered him and said, “It is as you say.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now Pilate asked Him, saying, “So You are the King of the Jews?” And He answered him and said, “It is as you say.” <a href="/nasb/luke/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> So Pilate asked Him, saying, &#8220Are You the King of the Jews?&#8221 And He answered him and said, &#8220It is as you say.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Pilate asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He answered him and said, “It is as you say.” <a href="/lsb/luke/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Pilate asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He answered him and said, “You yourself say it.” <a href="/amp/luke/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He answered him, “It is just as you say.” <a href="/csb/luke/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So Pilate asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews? ” He answered him, “You say so.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So Pilate asked Him, &#8220Are You the King of the Jews?&#8221 He answered him, &#8220You have said it.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest. <a href="/cev/luke/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Pilate asked Jesus, "Are you the king of the Jews?" "Those are your words," Jesus answered. <a href="/erv/luke/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest. <a href="/gwt/luke/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Pilate asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" "Yes, I am," Jesus answered. <a href="/gnt/luke/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> Pilate asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" "So you say," answered Jesus. <a href="/isv/luke/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Pilate asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" He answered, "You say so." <a href="/msb/luke/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Pilate asked Him, ?Are You the King of the Jews?? ?You have said so,? Jesus replied. <a href="/net/luke/23.htm">NET Bible</a> So Pilate asked Jesus, "Are you the king of the Jews?" He replied, "You say so." <a href="/nheb/luke/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" He answered him, "You say so." <a href="/wbt/luke/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it. <a href="/wey/luke/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Pilate asked Him, "You, then, are the King of the Jews?" "It is as you say," He replied. <a href="/web/luke/23.htm">World English Bible</a> Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” He answered him, “So you say.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Pilate questioned Him, saying, “You are the King of the Jews?” And He answering him, said, “You say [it].” <a href="/blb/luke/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Pilate questioned Him, saying, "Are You the King of the Jews?" And answering him, He was saying, "You say." <a href="/ylt/luke/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Pilate questioned him, saying, 'Thou art the king of the Jews?' and he answering him, said, 'Thou dost say it.' <a href="/slt/luke/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou King of the Jews? And he having answered, said to him, Thou sayest.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Pilate asked him, saying: Art thou the king of the Jews? But he answering, said: Thou sayest it. <a href="/cpdv/luke/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Pilate questioned him, saying: “You are the king of the Jews?” But in response, he said: “You are saying it.” <a href="/nabre/luke/23.htm">New American Bible</a> Pilate asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He said to him in reply, “You say so.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Pilate asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He answered, “You say so.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Pilate asked him and said, Are you the king of the Jews? He said to him, You say that. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then Pilate asked him and he said to him, “You are The King of the Judeans?” He said to him, “You have said.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Pilate asked him, saying: Are you the king of the Jews? He answered and said to him: You say it. <a href="/godbey/luke/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Pilate asked Him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And responding to him, He said, <FR>Thou sayest it.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Pilate interrogated him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said to him, Thou sayest so. <a href="/mace/luke/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then Pilate ask'd him, art thou the king of the Jews? Jesus answer'd him, 'tis as you say. <a href="/wey/luke/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Pilate asked Him, "You, then, are the King of the Jews?" "It is as you say," He replied. <a href="/worrell/luke/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Pilate asked Him, saying, "Art Thou the King of the Jews?" And He, answering, said to him, <FR>"You say it."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Pilate asked Him, saying, Art thou the king of the Jews? And He answered him and said, I am as<FR> thou sayest.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/23-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=9058" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/23.htm">Jesus Before Pilate</a> …2And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.” 3<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4091.htm" title="4091: Pilatos (N-NMS) -- Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.">Pilate</a> <a href="/greek/2065.htm" title="2065: ērōtēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request.">asked</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“Are</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: Basileus (N-NMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">King</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews?”</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">“You</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legeis (V-PIA-2S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">have said so,” </a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">Jesus replied.</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5346.htm" title="5346: ephē (V-IIA-3S) -- To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say."></a> 4Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/18-33.htm">John 18:33-37</a> Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” / “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” / “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” ... <a href="/matthew/27-11.htm">Matthew 27:11</a> Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. <a href="/mark/15-2.htm">Mark 15:2</a> So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. <a href="/john/19-9.htm">John 19:9-11</a> and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer. / So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?” / Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.” <a href="/matthew/2-2.htm">Matthew 2:2</a> asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” <a href="/john/1-49.htm">John 1:49</a> “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” <a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a> They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” <a href="/acts/17-7.htm">Acts 17:7</a> and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” <a href="/1_timothy/6-13.htm">1 Timothy 6:13</a> 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: <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a> Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a> But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. <a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6</a> “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1-2</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” / The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Pilate asked him, saying, Are you the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, You say it.Pilate.<a href="/matthew/27-11.htm">Matthew 27:11</a> And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.<a href="/mark/15-2.htm">Mark 15:2</a> And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.<a href="/john/18-33.htm">John 18:33-37</a> Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? … the King.<a href="/luke/23-38.htm">Luke 23:38</a> And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.<a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32,33</a> He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: … <a href="/luke/19-38.htm">Luke 19:38-40</a> Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest… he answered.<a href="/1_timothy/6-13.htm">1 Timothy 6:13</a> I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;Thou sayest it.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/22-64.htm">Demanded</a> <a href="/luke/11-28.htm">It'</a> <a href="/luke/22-67.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/7-3.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/luke/21-7.htm">Questioned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/23-6.htm">Demanded</a> <a href="/acts/7-53.htm">It'</a> <a href="/luke/23-7.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/23-37.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/luke/23-4.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/luke/23-6.htm">Questioned</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 23</div>1. <a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.</a> 8. <a href="/luke/23-8.htm">Herod mocks him.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/23-12.htm">Herod and Pilate become friends.</a> 13. <a href="/luke/23-13.htm">Barabbas is desired of the people, </a> 24. <a href="/luke/23-24.htm">and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified.</a> 26. <a href="/luke/23-26.htm">He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/23-34.htm">prays for his enemies.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/23-39.htm">Two criminals are crucified with him.</a> 46. <a href="/luke/23-46.htm">His death.</a> 50. <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">His burial.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So Pilate asked Him, Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea, serving under Emperor Tiberius. His role was to maintain order and enforce Roman law. Pilate's questioning of Jesus occurs during the trial before the crucifixion, highlighting the political tension between Roman authority and Jewish leadership. Pilate's involvement fulfills the necessity of Roman approval for capital punishment, as the Jewish leaders sought to have Jesus executed.“Are You the King of the Jews?” This question addresses the charge brought against Jesus by the Jewish leaders, who accused Him of claiming to be a king, thus challenging Roman authority. The title "King of the Jews" has messianic implications, as it refers to the expected Jewish Messiah who would deliver Israel. This question is significant because it touches on both political and spiritual dimensions, as Jesus' kingship is not of this world (<a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a>).“You have said so,” Jesus replied. Jesus' response is both an affirmation and a subtle deflection. By saying "You have said so," He acknowledges the title but refrains from directly claiming it in a political sense. This response aligns with His earlier teachings about His kingdom being spiritual rather than earthly. It also fulfills prophecies about the Messiah being misunderstood and rejected (<a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>). Jesus' reply demonstrates His wisdom in navigating the political and religious traps set before Him, maintaining His mission to fulfill God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/pontius_pilate.htm">Pontius Pilate</a> The Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus. He is a key figure in the Passion account, representing Roman authority and the political power of the time. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and the Messiah. In this passage, He is on trial before Pilate, accused of claiming to be the King of the Jews. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a> Referring to the Jewish leaders and people who brought Jesus to Pilate, accusing Him of claiming kingship, which they saw as a threat to Roman rule and their own authority. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_trial.htm">The Trial</a> This event is part of the Passion of Christ, where Jesus is tried and eventually sentenced to crucifixion. It highlights the tension between Jesus' spiritual kingdom and earthly political powers. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events take place, significant as the religious and political center of Jewish life and the location of Jesus' crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_kingship.htm">Understanding Jesus' Kingship</a> Jesus' response to Pilate, "You have said so," indicates His acknowledgment of His kingship, but not in the political sense Pilate understood. His kingdom is spiritual and eternal, challenging us to recognize His authority in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_truth.htm">The Nature of Truth</a> Jesus' trial before Pilate raises questions about truth and authority. As believers, we are called to discern and uphold the truth of Christ's teachings in a world often hostile to it. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_witness.htm">Courage in Witness</a> Jesus' calm and truthful response to Pilate serves as a model for how we should bear witness to our faith, even in the face of misunderstanding or persecution. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' trial and crucifixion fulfill numerous Old Testament prophecies, reinforcing the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_authority.htm">The Role of Authority</a> Pilate's role in Jesus' trial reminds us of the complex relationship between earthly authorities and divine purposes. We are called to respect authority while ultimately submitting to God's higher authority.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 23</a> <a href="/q/what_does_inri_mean.htm">What is the meaning of the letters INRI?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_day_14_teach_in_journey.htm">What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_the_cross_inscription_say.htm">What was the wording on the cross in the Gospels? Matthew: 'This is Jesus the King of the Jews,' Mark: 'The King of the Jews,' Luke: 'This is the King of the Jews,' John: 'Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.'</a> <a href="/q/day_21_insights_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) Thou sayest it.--Here, as in <a href="/luke/22-70.htm" title="Then said they all, Are you then the Son of God? And he said to them, You say that I am.">Luke 22:70</a> and <a href="/matthew/26-64.htm" title="Jesus said to him, You have said: nevertheless I say to you, Hereafter shall you see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.">Matthew 26:64</a>, the formula is one of confession. The fuller narrative of St. John should be compared throughout.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? Pilate then went again into his judgment-hall, where he had left Jesus, but before going back he could not resist addressing an ironical word to the accusing Jews: "Take ye him, and judge him according to your Law" (<a href="/john/18-31.htm">John 18:31</a>), to which the Sanhedrists replied that they were not allowed to put any man to death, thus publicly confessing the state of comparative impotence to which they were now reduced, and also revealing their deadly purpose in the case of Jesus. Pilate, having gone into the judgment-hall again, proceeds to interrogate Jesus. The first two accusations he passes over, seeing clearly that they were baseless. The third, however, struck him. Art thou, poor, friendless, powerless Man, the King I have been hearing about? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it. St. Luke gives only this bare summary of the examination, in which the prisoner Jesus simply replies "Yes," he was the King. St. John (<a href="/john/18-33.htm">John 18:33-38</a>) gives us a more full and detailed account. It is more than probable that John was present during the interrogatory. In the sublime answers of the Lord, his words explanatory of the nature of his kingdom, which "is not of this world," struck Pilate and decided him to give the reply we find in the next verse. <a href="/commentaries/luke/23-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Pilate Πιλᾶτος (Pilatos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4091.htm">Strong's 4091: </a> Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman. asked ἠρώτησεν (ērōtēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2065.htm">Strong's 2065: </a> Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request. Him, αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Are εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. You Σὺ (Sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. King Βασιλεὺς (Basileus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jews?” Ἰουδαίων (Ioudaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. “You Σὺ (Sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. have said [so],” λέγεις (legeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. [Jesus] replied. ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/23-3.htm">Luke 23:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/23-3.htm">Luke 23:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/23-3.htm">Luke 23:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/23-3.htm">Luke 23:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/23-3.htm">Luke 23:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/23-3.htm">Luke 23:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/23-3.htm">Luke 23:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/23-3.htm">Luke 23:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/23-3.htm">Luke 23:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/23-3.htm">Luke 23:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/23-3.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 23:3 Pilate asked him Are you the King (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/23-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 23:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 23:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/23-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 23:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 23:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>