Luke 23:6 web — But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

World English Bible

"But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned, he asked if the man was a Galilean."

— Luke 23:6, World English Bible

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Luke 23 — Context

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Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" He answered him, "So you say."

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Pilate said to the chief priests and the multitudes, "I find no basis for a charge against this man."

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But they insisted, saying, "He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee even to this place."

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But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

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When he found out that he was in Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem during those days.

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Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad, for he had wanted to see him for a long time, because he had heard many things about him. He hoped to see some miracle done by him.

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He questioned him with many words, but he gave no answers.

Luke 23:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:6 say?
Luke 23:6 in the World English Bible reads: “But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned, he asked if 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 (WEB): “But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned, he asked if 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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