3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.

Other Translations of Luke 23:3

New International Version

3 So Pilate asked Jesus, "Are you the king of the Jews?" "You have said so," Jesus replied.

English Standard Version

3 And Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" And he answered him, "You have said so."

The Message

3 Pilate asked him, "Is this true that you're 'King of the Jews'?" "Those are your words, not mine," Jesus replied.

New King James Version

3 Then Pilate asked Him, saying, "Are You the King of the Jews?" He answered him and said, "It is as you say."

New Living Translation

3 So Pilate asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus replied, "You have said it."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 23:3

Commentary on Luke 23:1-5

(Read Luke 23:1-5)

Pilate well understood the difference between armed forces and our Lord's followers. But instead of being softened by Pilate's declaration of his innocence, and considering whether they were not bringing the guilt of innocent blood upon themselves, the Jews were the more angry. The Lord brings his designs to a glorious end, even by means of those who follow the devices of their own hearts. Thus all parties joined, so as to prove the innocence of Jesus, who was the atoning sacrifice for our sins.