Luke 23:9

Luke 23:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
• New International Version (NIV)He plied him with many questions, but Jesus gave him no answer.
• English Standard Version (ESV)So he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then he questioned Him with many words, but He answered him nothing.

Context of Luke 23:9

7When Pilate found out that he was, he sent Jesus to Herod. Herod ruled Galilee and was in Jerusalem at that time. 8Herod was very pleased to see Jesus. For a long time he had wanted to see him. He had heard about Jesus and hoped to see him perform some kind of miracle. Herod asked Jesus many questions, but Jesus wouldn’t answer him. 10Meanwhile, the chief priests and the experts in Moses’ Teachings stood there and shouted their accusations against Jesus. 11Herod and his soldiers treated Jesus with contempt and made fun of him. They put a colorful robe on him and sent him back to Pilate.

Luke 23:9 word by word

ἐπηρώτα δὲ αὐτὸν ἐν λόγοις ἱκανοῖς· αὐτὸς δὲ οὐδὲν ἀπεκρίνατο αὐτῷ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thenδέde · thenG1161
• heαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• questionedἐπερωτάωeperōtaō · to questionG1905
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• manyἱκανόςhikanos · sufficientG2425
• wordsλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• he answeredἀποκρίνωapokrinomai · to answerG611
• nothingοὐδείςoudeis · noneG3762

Cross-references for Luke 23:9

• Luke 13:32Jesus said to them, “Tell that fox that I will force demons out of people and heal people today and tomorrow. I will finish my work on the third day.
• Psalms 38:13But I am like a person who cannot hear and like a person who cannot speak.
• Psalms 39:1I said, “I will watch my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue. I will bridle my mouth while wicked people are in my presence.”
• Isaiah 53:7He was abused and punished, but he didn’t open his mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. He was like a sheep that is silent when its wool is cut off. He didn’t open his mouth.
• Matthew 7:6“Don’t give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls to pigs. Otherwise, they will trample them and then tear you to pieces.
• Matthew 27:14But Jesus said absolutely nothing to him in reply, so the governor was very surprised.
• Acts 8:32This was the part of the Scriptures that the official was reading: “He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. He was like a sheep that is silent when its wool is cut off. He didn’t open his mouth.
• 1 Peter 2:23Christ never verbally abused those who verbally abused him. When he suffered, he didn’t make any threats but left everything to the one who judges fairly.

Commentaries on Luke 23:9

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-12Verses 6-12 Herod had heard many things of Jesus in Galilee, and out of curiosity longed to see him. The poorest beggar that asked a miracle for the relief of his necessity, was never denied; but this proud prince, who asked for a miracle only to gratify his curiosity, is refused. He might have seen Christ and his wondrous works in Galilee, and would not, therefore it is justly said, Now he would see them, and shall not. Herod sent Christ again to Pilate…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9He gave no answer: See Isaiah 53:7.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. answered ... nothing--(See Mt 7:6).Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 23:9

• Herod
• Jesus, the Christ
• Rulers

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• Herod
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Commentaries on Luke 23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings