Luke 23:9
7 And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time.
8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.
Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.
10 Meanwhile, the chief priests and scribes stood there, vehemently accusing Him.
11 And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.
Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.
- KJV
- Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
- WEB
- He questioned him with many words, but he gave no answers.
- ASV
- And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
- DARBY
- and he questioned him in many words, but *he* answered him nothing.
- BLB
- And he kept questioning Him in many words, but He answered him nothing.
- ÅB
- Han spurte ham da med mange ord; men Jesus svarte ham intet.
- OTB
- Han spurte ham med mange ord, men Jesus ga ham ikke noe svar.
- B1930
- Han spurte ham da med mange ord; men Jesus svarte ham intet.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Matthew 27:14
But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.
Read in context1 Peter 2:23
When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.
Read in contextLuke 13:32
But Jesus replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look, I will keep driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach My goal.’
Read in contextIsaiah 53:7
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.
Read in contextPsalms 39:9
I have become mute; I do not open my mouth because of what You have done.
Read in contextMatthew 7:6
Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.
Read in contextPsalms 38:13–14
But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth.
Read in contextPsalms 39:1–2
I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”
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