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Luke 23:3 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Luke 23:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 23 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.”
Luke 23:3 (KJV)
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Art thou the King of the Jews?—Pilate's question cuts to the heart of Rome's political concern. The Greek βασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων (basileus tōn Ioudaiōn) carried seditious implications under Roman rule, as only Caesar could authorize kings. The charge before Pilate (v. 2) was explicitly political: perverting the nation, forbidding tribute to Caesar, and claiming kingship.Thou sayest it (σὺ λέγεις, sy legeis)—Jesus's response is neither evasive nor a simple affirmation. This rabbinic idiom acknowledges the truth of Pilate's words while redirecting responsibility for the statement back to the ques...
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Cross-References for Luke 23:3
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“Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are King of Israel!”
“who gives life to all things”
“Are you then the Son of God? He said to them”
“Are you the King of the Jews? He answered”
“and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father”
“Hail, King of the Jews!”
“saying”
“the King of Israel”
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!{Psalm 118:26} Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest!”
“Hail, King of the Jews! and they kept slapping him.”