Luke 23:7 cpdv — And when he realized that he was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him away to Herod, who was himself also at Jerusal…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when he realized that he was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him away to Herod, who was himself also at Jerusalem in those days. "

— Luke 23:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 23 — Context

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Then Pilate said to the leaders of the priests and to the crowds, “I find no case against this man.”

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But they continued more intensely, saying: “He has stirred up the people, teaching throughout all of Judea, beginning from Galilee, even to this place.”

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But Pilate, upon hearing Galilee, asked if the man were of Galilee.

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And when he realized that he was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him away to Herod, who was himself also at Jerusalem in those days.

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Then Herod, upon seeing Jesus, was very glad. For he had been wanting to see him for a long time, because he had heard so many things about him, and he was hoping to see some kind of sign wrought by him.

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Then he questioned him with many words. But he gave him no response at all.

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And the leaders of the priests, and the scribes, stood firm in persistently accusing him.

Luke 23:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:7 say?
Luke 23:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when he realized that he was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him away to Herod, who was himself also at Jerusalem in those days. ”
Where is Luke 23:7 in the Bible?
Luke 23:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 7.
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 23:7.
What translation should I read Luke 23:7 in?
Luke 23:7 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 23:7?
Luke 23:7 reads (CPDV): “And when he realized that he was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him away to Herod, who was himself also at Jerusalem in those days. ” 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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