Luke 23:9

9 He plied him with many questions, but Jesus gave him no answer.

Luke 23:9 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
English Standard Version (ESV)
9 So he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer.
New Living Translation (NLT)
9 He asked Jesus question after question, but Jesus refused to answer.
The Message Bible (MSG)
9 He peppered him with questions. Jesus didn't answer - not one word.
American Standard Version (ASV)
9 And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
9 Herod asked Jesus many questions, but Jesus wouldn't answer him.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
9 So he kept asking Him questions, but Jesus did not answer him.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
9 Herod asked him many questions, but Jesus gave him no answer.

Luke 23:9 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 23:9

Then he questioned with him in many words
Or talked very much to him, inquiring who he was, whether John the Baptist, or no; whether it was true that he had wrought such miracles he had heard of, and how he wrought them, and by what power he performed them, and how he came by it; and used many arguments to persuade him to work a miracle at that time: but he answered him nothing;
would not give him one word in return to his many words, nor work any miracle in his presence; he answered him neither by words nor deeds; he would not indulge his curiosity, though he might have obtained his liberty by it.

Luke 23:9 In-Context

7 When he learned that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.
8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased, because for a long time he had been wanting to see him. From what he had heard about him, he hoped to see him perform a sign of some sort.
9 He plied him with many questions, but Jesus gave him no answer.
10 The chief priests and the teachers of the law were standing there, vehemently accusing him.
11 Then Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked him. Dressing him in an elegant robe, they sent him back to Pilate.

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