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Good News Translation
Luke 23:6
When Pilate heard this, he asked, "Is this man a Galilean?"
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Christian Standard Bible®
When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
King James Version (1611)
When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean.
When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean.
King James Version
When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
English Standard Version
When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
New American Standard Bible
Now when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the Man was a Galilean.
Now when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the Man was a Galilean.
New Century Version
Pilate heard this and asked if Jesus was from Galilee.
Pilate heard this and asked if Jesus was from Galilee.
Amplified Bible
When Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
When Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
When Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
Now when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
Berean Standard Bible
When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
Contemporary English Version
When Pilate heard this, he asked, "Is this man from Galilee?"
When Pilate heard this, he asked, "Is this man from Galilee?"
Complete Jewish Bible
On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was from the Galil;
On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was from the Galil;
Darby Translation
But Pilate, having heard Galilee [named], demanded if the man were a Galilaean;
But Pilate, having heard Galilee [named], demanded if the man were a Galilaean;
Easy-to-Read Version
Pilate heard this and asked if Jesus was from Galilee.
Pilate heard this and asked if Jesus was from Galilee.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Nowe when Pilate heard of Galile, he asked whether the man were a Galilean.
Nowe when Pilate heard of Galile, he asked whether the man were a Galilean.
George Lamsa Translation
When Pilate heard the name Galilee, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
When Pilate heard the name Galilee, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
Lexham English Bible
Now when Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
Now when Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
Literal Translation
And hearing Galilee, Pilate asked if the man is a Galilean.
And hearing Galilee, Pilate asked if the man is a Galilean.
American Standard Version
But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
Bible in Basic English
But at these words Pilate said, Is the man a Galilaean?
But at these words Pilate said, Is the man a Galilaean?
Hebrew Names Version
But when Pilate heard Galil mentioned, he asked if the man was a Gelili.
But when Pilate heard Galil mentioned, he asked if the man was a Gelili.
International Standard Version
When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
Etheridge Translation
Pilatos, however, when he heard the name of Galila, asked if the man were a Galiloya.
Pilatos, however, when he heard the name of Galila, asked if the man were a Galiloya.
Murdock Translation
And Pilate, when he heard the name Galilee, inquired if the man were a Galilean.
And Pilate, when he heard the name Galilee, inquired if the man were a Galilean.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
When Pilate hearde [mention] of Galilee, he asked whether the man were of Galilee.
When Pilate hearde [mention] of Galilee, he asked whether the man were of Galilee.
English Revised Version
But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
World English Bible
But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Pilate hearing of Galilee asked, If the man was a Galilean?
Pilate hearing of Galilee asked, If the man was a Galilean?
Weymouth's New Testament
On hearing this, Pilate inquired, "Is this man a Galilaean?"
On hearing this, Pilate inquired, "Is this man a Galilaean?"
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Pilat herynge Galile axide, if he were a man of Galile.
And Pilat herynge Galile axide, if he were a man of Galile.
Update Bible Version
But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilean.
But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilean.
Webster's Bible Translation
When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
New English Translation
Now when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
Now when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
New King James Version
When Pilate heard of Galilee, [fn] he asked if the Man were a Galilean.
When Pilate heard of Galilee, [fn] he asked if the Man were a Galilean.
New Living Translation
"Oh, is he a Galilean?" Pilate asked.
"Oh, is he a Galilean?" Pilate asked.
New Life Bible
When Pilate heard the word, Galilee, he asked, "Is the Man from Galilee?"
When Pilate heard the word, Galilee, he asked, "Is the Man from Galilee?"
New Revised Standard
When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, Pilate, hearing that , questioned whether the man was, a Galilaean.
Now, Pilate, hearing that , questioned whether the man was, a Galilaean.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Pilate hearing Galilee, asked if the man were of Galilee?
But Pilate hearing Galilee, asked if the man were of Galilee?
Revised Standard Version
When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
When Pilate hearde mencion of Galile he axed whether the ma were of Galile.
When Pilate hearde mencion of Galile he axed whether the ma were of Galile.
Young's Literal Translation
And Pilate having heard of Galilee, questioned if the man is a Galilean,
And Pilate having heard of Galilee, questioned if the man is a Galilean,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Whan Pilate herde mencion of Galile, he axed whether he were of Galile.
Whan Pilate herde mencion of Galile, he axed whether he were of Galile.
Mace New Testament (1729)
when Pilate heard of Galilee, he ask'd whether the man were a Galilean.
when Pilate heard of Galilee, he ask'd whether the man were a Galilean.
THE MESSAGE
When Pilate heard that, he asked, "So, he's a Galilean?" Realizing that he properly came under Herod's jurisdiction, he passed the buck to Herod, who just happened to be in Jerusalem for a few days.
When Pilate heard that, he asked, "So, he's a Galilean?" Realizing that he properly came under Herod's jurisdiction, he passed the buck to Herod, who just happened to be in Jerusalem for a few days.
Simplified Cowboy Version
"If he's from Galilee, send him to Herod. He's in town.
"If he's from Galilee, send him to Herod. He's in town.
Contextual Overview
1 The whole group rose up and took Jesus before Pilate, 2 where they began to accuse him: "We caught this man misleading our people, telling them not to pay taxes to the Emperor and claiming that he himself is the Messiah, a king." 3 Pilate asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" "So you say," answered Jesus. 4 Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, "I find no reason to condemn this man." 5 But they insisted even more strongly, "With his teaching he is starting a riot among the people all through Judea. He began in Galilee and now has come here." 6 When Pilate heard this, he asked, "Is this man a Galilean?" 7 When he learned that Jesus was from the region ruled by Herod, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time. 8 Herod was very pleased when he saw Jesus, because he had heard about him and had been wanting to see him for a long time. He was hoping to see Jesus perform some miracle. 9 So Herod asked Jesus many questions, but Jesus made no answer. 10 The chief priests and the teachers of the Law stepped forward and made strong accusations against Jesus.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
a Galilaean: Luke 13:1, Acts 5:37
Reciprocal: Luke 3:1 - Herod Acts 23:34 - he asked
Cross-References
Genesis 13:2
Abram was a very rich man, with sheep, goats, and cattle, as well as silver and gold.
Abram was a very rich man, with sheep, goats, and cattle, as well as silver and gold.
Genesis 14:14
When Abram heard that his nephew had been captured, he called together all the fighting men in his camp, 318 in all, and pursued the four kings all the way to Dan.
When Abram heard that his nephew had been captured, he called together all the fighting men in his camp, 318 in all, and pursued the four kings all the way to Dan.
Genesis 18:12
So Sarah laughed to herself and said, "Now that I am old and worn out, can I still enjoy sex? And besides, my husband is old too."
So Sarah laughed to herself and said, "Now that I am old and worn out, can I still enjoy sex? And besides, my husband is old too."
Genesis 21:22
At that time Abimelech went with Phicol, the commander of his army, and said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do.
At that time Abimelech went with Phicol, the commander of his army, and said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do.
Genesis 23:1
Sarah lived to be 127 years old.
Sarah lived to be 127 years old.
Genesis 23:2
She died in Hebron in the land of Canaan, and Abraham mourned her death.
She died in Hebron in the land of Canaan, and Abraham mourned her death.
Genesis 23:4
"I am a foreigner living here among you; sell me some land, so that I can bury my wife."
"I am a foreigner living here among you; sell me some land, so that I can bury my wife."
Genesis 23:5
They answered,
They answered,
Genesis 24:18
She said, "Drink, sir," and quickly lowered her jar from her shoulder and held it while he drank.
She said, "Drink, sir," and quickly lowered her jar from her shoulder and held it while he drank.
Genesis 24:35
"The Lord has greatly blessed my master and made him a rich man. He has given him flocks of sheep and goats, cattle, silver, gold, male and female slaves, camels, and donkeys.
"The Lord has greatly blessed my master and made him a rich man. He has given him flocks of sheep and goats, cattle, silver, gold, male and female slaves, camels, and donkeys.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
When Pilate heard of Galilee,.... "The name of Galilee", as the Syriac and Persic versions read when that was mentioned,
he asked; the Ethiopic version says, the "Galilaeans"; some of which might be present, being come to the feast of the passover, and were very proper persons to inquire of:
whether the man were a Galilean; so Jesus was reputed to be: for though he was born at Bethlehem of Judah, he was brought up at Nazareth in Galilee, where he spent the greater part of his private life, and his public ministry was chiefly exercised in those parts; hence the Jews thought, that he came out of Galilee, and was a Galilean, John 7:41 and so he used to be called by Julian the apostate; and it seems, that the answer returned to Pilate was, that he was a Galilean; and so the Persic version adds, and they said, yes; for it follows,
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Whether he were a Galilean - He asked this because, if he was, he properly belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, who reigned over Galilee.
