Luke 23:9 asv — And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

American Standard Version

"And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing. "

— Luke 23:9, American Standard Version

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Luke 23 — Context

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But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilæan.

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And when he knew that he was of Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him unto Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem in these days.

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Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle done by him.

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And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

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And the chief priests and the scribes stood, vehemently accusing him.

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And Herod with his soldiers set him at nought, and mocked him, and arraying him in gorgeous apparel sent him back to Pilate.

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And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

Luke 23:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:9 say?
Luke 23:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing. ”
Where is Luke 23:9 in the Bible?
Luke 23:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 9.
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 23:9.
What translation should I read Luke 23:9 in?
Luke 23:9 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 23:9?
Luke 23:9 reads (ASV): “And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing. ” 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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