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Literal Standard Version
Luke 23:6
And Pilate having heard of Galilee, questioned if the Man is 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.
Good News Translation
When Pilate heard this, he asked, "Is this man a Galilean?"
When Pilate heard this, he asked, "Is this man 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
1And having risen, the whole multitude of them led Him to Pilate, 2and began to accuse Him, saying, "We found this One perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying Himself to be Christ, a king." 3And Pilate questioned Him, saying, "You are the King of the Jews?" And He answering him, said, "You say [it]." 4And Pilate said to the chief priests and the multitude, "I find no fault in this Man"; 5and they were the more urgent, saying, "He stirs up the people, teaching throughout the whole of Judea—having begun from Galilee—to this place." 6And Pilate having heard of Galilee, questioned if the Man is a Galilean,7and having known that He is from the jurisdiction of Herod, he sent Him back to Herod, he also being in Jerusalem in those days. 8And Herod rejoiced exceedingly having seen Jesus, for he was wishing to see Him for a long [time], because of hearing many things about Him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by Him, 9and was questioning Him in many words, and He answered him nothing. 10And the chief priests and the scribes stood vehemently accusing Him,
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
and Abram [is] exceedingly wealthy in livestock, in silver, and in gold.
and Abram [is] exceedingly wealthy in livestock, in silver, and in gold.
Genesis 14:14
And Abram hears that his brother has been taken captive, and he draws out his trained servants, three hundred and eighteen, and pursues to Dan.
And Abram hears that his brother has been taken captive, and he draws out his trained servants, three hundred and eighteen, and pursues to Dan.
Genesis 18:12
and Sarah laughs in her heart, saying, "After I have waxed old have I had pleasure? My lord [is] also old!"
and Sarah laughs in her heart, saying, "After I have waxed old have I had pleasure? My lord [is] also old!"
Genesis 21:22
And it comes to pass at that time that Abimelech speaks—Phichol also, head of his host—to Abraham, saying, "God [is] with you in all that you are doing;
And it comes to pass at that time that Abimelech speaks—Phichol also, head of his host—to Abraham, saying, "God [is] with you in all that you are doing;
Genesis 23:1
And the life of Sarah is one hundred and twenty-seven years—years of the life of Sarah;
And the life of Sarah is one hundred and twenty-seven years—years of the life of Sarah;
Genesis 23:2
and Sarah dies in Kirjath-Arba, which [is] Hebron, in the land of Canaan, and Abraham goes to mourn for Sarah, and to lament her.
and Sarah dies in Kirjath-Arba, which [is] Hebron, in the land of Canaan, and Abraham goes to mourn for Sarah, and to lament her.
Genesis 23:4
"A sojourner and a settler I [am] with you; give to me a possession of a burying-place with you, and I bury my dead from before me."
"A sojourner and a settler I [am] with you; give to me a possession of a burying-place with you, and I bury my dead from before me."
Genesis 23:5
And the sons of Heth answer Abraham, saying to him,
And the sons of Heth answer Abraham, saying to him,
Genesis 24:18
and she says, "Drink, my lord"; and she hurries, and lets down her pitcher on her hand, and gives him drink.
and she says, "Drink, my lord"; and she hurries, and lets down her pitcher on her hand, and gives him drink.
Genesis 24:35
and YHWH has blessed my lord exceedingly, and he is great; and He gives to him flock, and herd, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and donkeys;
and YHWH has blessed my lord exceedingly, and he is great; and He gives to him flock, and herd, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and 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 Herodâs jurisdiction, who reigned over Galilee.
