Luke 23:6

Luke 23:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean.
• New International Version (NIV)On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean.
• English Standard Version (ESV)When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
• New King James Version (NKJV)When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked if the Man were a Galilean.

Context of Luke 23:6

4But Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no grounds for charges in the case of this Man.” 5But they kept on insisting, saying, “He is stirring up the people, teaching all over Judea, starting from Galilee, as far as this place!” Now when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the Man was a Galilean. 7And when he learned that He belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, since he also was in Jerusalem at this time. 8Now Herod was overjoyed when he saw Jesus; for he had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had been hearing about Him and was hoping to see some sign performed by Him.

Luke 23:6 word by word

Πιλᾶτος δὲ ἀκούσας ἐπηρώτησεν εἰ ὁ ἄνθρωπος Γαλιλαῖός ἐστιν,Read the interlinear

• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• when PilateΠιλᾶτοςPilatos · PilateG4091
• heardἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
• he askedἐπερωτάωeperōtaō · to questionG1905
• whetherεἰei · ifG1487
• the Manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444
• was a GalileanΓαλιλαῖοςGalilaios · GalileanG1057

Cross-references for Luke 23:6

• Luke 13:1Now on that very occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.
• Acts 5:37After this man, Judas of Galilee appeared in the days of the census and drew away some people after him; he also perished, and all those who followed him were scattered.

Commentaries on Luke 23:6

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6Whether he were a Galilean - He asked this because, if he was, he properly belonged to Herod‘s jurisdiction, who reigned over Galilee.Read the comment
• 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. 6-7Pilate realized that Jesus was from Galilee and was under the authority of Herod Antipas. This gave Pilate a way to avoid the situation without condemning an innocent man or upsetting the religious leaders.Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 23:6

• Galilee
• Herod
• Jerusalem
• Jesus, the Christ
• Rulers

In the dictionaries

• Galilean
• Pilate; Pontius
• Certainly
• Commend
• Condemnation
• Crucify
• Gorgeous
• Humiliation of Christ
• Paradise
• Superscription

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