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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Oh, is he a Galilean?” Pilate asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Pilate having heard, asked whether the man is a Galilean,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked if the Man were a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now when Pilate heard <i>this,</i> he asked whether the man was a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now when Pilate heard <i>this</i>, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galil锟絘n.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When Pilate heard this, he asked, "Is this man from Galilee?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When Pilate heard that, he asked if the man was from Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When Pilate heard this, he asked, "Is this man a Galilean?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked if the man was a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But when Pilate heard it, he asked if the man was a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />On hearing this, Pilate inquired, "Is this man a Galilaean?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned, he asked if the man was a Galilean. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Pilate having heard of Galilee, questioned if the Man is a Galilean,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Pilate having heard, asked whether the man is a Galilean,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Pilate having heard of Galilee, questioned if the man is a Galilean,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Pilate having heard of Galilee, asked if the man is a Galilean.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But Pilate hearing Galilee, asked if the man were of Galilee? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But Pilate, upon hearing Galilee, asked if the man were of Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On hearing this Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When Pilate heard the name Galilee, he asked if the man was a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But when Pilate heard the name of Galilee, he asked if the man were a Galilean.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked if the man was a Galilean.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Pilate hearing, asked if He is a Galilean man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />when Pilate heard of Galilee, he ask'd whether the man were a Galilean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />On hearing this, Pilate inquired, "Is this man a Galilaean?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But Pilate, hearing <i>it</i>, asked if the Man were a Galilaean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Now when Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked, if the man were a Galilean:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/23-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=9085" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/23.htm">Jesus Before Herod</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>But they kept insisting, “He stirs up the people all over Judea with His teaching. He began in Galilee and has come all the way here.” <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</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/191.htm" title="191: akousas (V-APA-NMS) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard this,</a> <a href="/greek/1905.htm" title="1905: epērōtēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.">he asked</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</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/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/1057.htm" title="1057: Galilaios (N-NMS) -- A Galilean, an inhabitant of Galilee. From Galilaia; Galilean or belonging to Galilea.">a Galilean.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-11.htm">Matthew 27:11-14</a></span><br />Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. / And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. / Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Mark 15:1-5</a></span><br />Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. / So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. / And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-28.htm">John 18:28-38</a></span><br />Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover. / So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?” / “If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27</a></span><br />In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1</a></span><br />Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-22.htm">Matthew 2:22</a></span><br />But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-9.htm">John 19:9-11</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-1.htm">Acts 12:1</a></span><br />About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-34.htm">Acts 23:34</a></span><br />The governor read the letter and asked what province Paul was from. Learning that he was from Cilicia,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a></span><br />When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a></span><br />He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-2</a></span><br />Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6-8</a></span><br />But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></span><br />He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.</p><p class="hdg">a Galilean.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/13-1.htm">Luke 13:1</a></b></br> There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/5-37.htm">Acts 5:37</a></b></br> After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, <i>even</i> as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/23-3.htm">Demanded</a> <a href="/luke/22-59.htm">Galilaean</a> <a href="/luke/22-59.htm">Galilean</a> <a href="/luke/23-5.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/luke/22-71.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/luke/20-45.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/luke/18-36.htm">Inquired</a> <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Mentioned</a> <a href="/luke/23-4.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/luke/23-3.htm">Questioned</a> <a href="/luke/22-27.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/luke/22-71.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/23-23.htm">Demanded</a> <a href="/john/7-52.htm">Galilaean</a> <a href="/acts/5-37.htm">Galilean</a> <a href="/luke/23-49.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/luke/23-8.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/luke/23-8.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/john/1-21.htm">Inquired</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-1.htm">Mentioned</a> <a href="/luke/23-11.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/luke/23-9.htm">Questioned</a> <a href="/john/7-17.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/luke/23-9.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-8.htm">Herod mocks him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-12.htm">Herod and Pilate become friends.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-13.htm">Barabbas is desired of the people, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-24.htm">and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-26.htm">He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-34.htm">prays for his enemies.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-39.htm">Two criminals are crucified with him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-46.htm">His death.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/23-50.htm">His burial.</a></span><br></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'; 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His role in the trial of Jesus is significant, as he represents the Roman authority. The phrase indicates Pilate's reaction to the information presented to him, which is crucial in understanding the legal proceedings of the time. Pilate's involvement fulfills the prophecy of Jesus being handed over to the Gentiles (<a href="/luke/18-32.htm">Luke 18:32</a>).<p><b>he asked if the man was a Galilean</b><br>Galilee was a region in northern Israel, known for its diverse population and distinct cultural identity. Jesus' association with Galilee is significant, as it fulfills the prophecy of the Messiah coming from this region (<a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a>). Pilate's question reflects his attempt to determine jurisdiction, as Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee, was in Jerusalem at the time. This inquiry sets the stage for Jesus being sent to Herod, highlighting the political dynamics and the fulfillment of Jesus being rejected by both Jewish and Gentile leaders.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/pilate.htm">Pilate</a></b><br>The Roman governor of Judea, who is responsible for overseeing the trial of Jesus. He is a key figure in the events leading up to the crucifixion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/herod.htm">Herod</a></b><br>Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, who is involved in the trial of Jesus. He is curious about Jesus and has heard of His miracles.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of the passage, who is being tried and is sent from Pilate to Herod.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events are taking place, significant as the center of Jewish religious life and the location of Jesus' final days.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a></b><br>The region where Jesus conducted much of His ministry, and the jurisdiction of Herod Antipas.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_authority.htm">Understanding Authority</a></b><br>Pilate and Herod represent earthly authority, yet they are part of God's divine plan. Believers should recognize that all authority is under God's control.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_silence.htm">Jesus' Silence</a></b><br>Jesus' response to His accusers is marked by silence and composure, teaching us about the power of restraint and trust in God's justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>The events of Jesus' trial fulfill Old Testament prophecies, reinforcing the reliability of Scripture and God's faithfulness to His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_curiosity.htm">The Role of Curiosity</a></b><br>Herod's curiosity about Jesus can serve as a reminder of the importance of seeking truth with a sincere heart, rather than mere fascination.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a></b><br>The passage illustrates that even in unjust trials, God's purposes are being accomplished, encouraging believers to trust Him in their own trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_pilate_sympathetic_to_jesus.htm">Why does Pilate appear unusually sympathetic to Jesus when historical records describe him as ruthless?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_first_gospel_written.htm">Was Jesus considered a Nazirite?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_events_in_jesus'_trials.htm">What were the key events in Jesus' trials?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_herod_antipas_biblically.htm">Who was Herod Antipas in biblical history?</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>(6) <span class= "bld">When Pilate heard of Galilee.</span>--The incident that follows is peculiar to St. Luke, and may have been obtained by him from Manaen or other persons connected with the Herodian household with whom he appears to have come in contact. (See <span class= "ital">Introduction.</span>) It is obvious that Pilate catches at the word in the hope of shifting on another the responsibility of con demning One whom he believed to be innocent and had learnt to respect, while yet he had not the courage to acquit Him.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 6, 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the Man were a Galilaean. And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time</span>. Now, Pilate dreaded lest these Jews should make his clemency towards the Prisoner a ground of accusation against him at Rome. Pilate had enemies in the capital. His once powerful patron Sejanus had just fallen. His own past, too, he was well aware, would not bear examination; so, moved by his cowardly fears, he refrained from releasing Jesus in accordance with what his heart told him was just and right; and yet he could not bring himself to condemn One to whom he was drawn by an unknown feeling of reverence and respect. But hearing that Jesus was accused among other things of stirring up sedition in Galilee, he thought he would shift the responsibility of acquitting or condemning, on to the shoulders of Herod, in whose jurisdiction Galilee lay. Herod was in Jerusalem just then, because of the Passover Feast. His usual residence was Capernaum. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/23-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">When</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pilate</span><br /><span class="grk">Πιλᾶτος</span> <span class="translit">(Pilatos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4091.htm">Strong's 4091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heard [this],</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκούσας</span> <span class="translit">(akousas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he asked</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπηρώτησεν</span> <span class="translit">(epērōtēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1905.htm">Strong's 1905: </a> </span><span class="str2">To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">if</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰ</span> <span class="translit">(ei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> </span><span class="str2">If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">man</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄνθρωπος</span> <span class="translit">(anthrōpos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a Galilean.</span><br /><span class="grk">Γαλιλαῖός</span> <span class="translit">(Galilaios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1057.htm">Strong's 1057: </a> </span><span class="str2">A Galilean, an inhabitant of Galilee. From Galilaia; Galilean or belonging to Galilea.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/23-6.htm">Luke 23:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/23-6.htm">Luke 23:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/23-6.htm">Luke 23:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/23-6.htm">Luke 23:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/23-6.htm">Luke 23:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/23-6.htm">Luke 23:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/23-6.htm">Luke 23:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/23-6.htm">Luke 23:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/23-6.htm">Luke 23:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/23-6.htm">Luke 23:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/23-6.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 23:6 But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned he (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/23-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 23:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 23:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/23-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 23:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 23:7" /></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>