Luke 23:6 net — Jesus Brought Before Herod Now when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.

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"Jesus Brought Before Herod Now when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean."

— Luke 23:6, NET Bible

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Luke 23 — Context

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So Pilate asked Jesus,“Are you the king of the Jews?” He replied,“You say so.”

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Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds,“I find no basis for an accusation against this man.”

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But they persisted in saying,“He incites the people by teaching throughout all Judea. It started in Galilee and ended up here!”

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Jesus Brought Before Herod Now when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.

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When he learned that he was from Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who also happened to be in Jerusalem at that time.

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When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him and was hoping to see him perform some miraculous sign.

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So Herod questioned him at considerable length; Jesus gave him no answer.

Luke 23:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:6 say?
Luke 23:6 in the NET Bible reads: “Jesus Brought Before Herod Now when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.”
Where is Luke 23:6 in the Bible?
Luke 23:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 6.
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 23:6.
What translation should I read Luke 23:6 in?
Luke 23:6 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 23:6?
Luke 23:6 reads (NET): “Jesus Brought Before Herod Now when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.” 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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