Luke 22:68

68 and if I asked you, you would not answer.

Luke 22:68 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.
English Standard Version (ESV)
68 and if I ask you, you will not answer.
New Living Translation (NLT)
68 And if I ask you a question, you won’t answer.
The Message Bible (MSG)
68 If I asked what you meant by your question, you wouldn't answer me.
American Standard Version (ASV)
68 and if I ask [you], ye will not answer.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
68 And if I ask you, you won't answer.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
68 And if I ask you, you will not answer.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
68 And if I asked you, you would not answer.

Luke 22:68 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 22:68

And if I also ask you
Or enter into a discourse on this subject, and require an answer to the arguments, proving me to be the Messiah, or desire to know what objections can be made thereunto:

you will not answer me:
fairly and directly, or go into a serious and sober conversation on this head: nor let me "go"; or dismiss me, though I should appear to be the Messiah, or ever so free from the charge of blasphemy and sedition; you are resolved, right or wrong, to detain me in bonds, and take away my life; so that it signifies nothing saying any thing to you.

Luke 22:68 In-Context

66 At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and the teachers of the law, met together, and Jesus was led before them.
67 “If you are the Messiah,” they said, “tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe me,
68 and if I asked you, you would not answer.
69 But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God.”
70 They all asked, “Are you then the Son of God?” He replied, “You say that I am.”

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