Luke 23:6

“When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Luke 23:6

When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

When Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But at these words Pilate said, Is the man a Galilaean?
- Basic English Bible

But Pilate, having heard Galilee [named], demanded if the man were a Galilaean;
- Darby Bible

When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
- Webster's Bible

On hearing this, Pilate inquired, "Is this man a Galilaean?"
- Weymouth Bible

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

And Pilat herynge Galile axide, if he were a man of Galile.
- Wycliffe Bible

And Pilate having heard of Galilee, questioned if the man is a Galilean,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for Luke 23:6

Wesley's Notes for Luke 23:6


23:4 Then said Pilate - After having heard his defence - I find no fault in this man - I do not find that he either asserts or attempts any thing seditious or injurious to Cesar.

23:5 He stirreth up the people, beginning from Galilee - Probably they mentioned Galilee to alarm Pilate, because the Galileans were notorious for sedition and rebellion.

23:7 He sent him to Herod - As his proper judge.

23:8 He had been long desirous to see him - Out of mere curiosity.


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