Luke 23:3 kjva — And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it."

— Luke 23:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 23 — Context

1

And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.

2

And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

3

And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.

4

Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.

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And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.

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When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean.

Luke 23:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:3 say?
Luke 23:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.”
Where is Luke 23:3 in the Bible?
Luke 23:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 3.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 23:3.
What translation should I read Luke 23:3 in?
Luke 23:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 23:3?
Luke 23:3 reads (KJVA): “And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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