Luke 23:2 “And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting ou…”

Luke 23:2

And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

World English Bible

They began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man perverting the nation, forbidding paying taxes to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.”

American Standard Version

And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, and saying that he himself is Christ a king.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they began to accuse him, saying, We haue found this man peruerting the nation, and forbidding to pay tribute to Cesar, saying, That he is Christ a King.

Darby Translation

And they began to accuse him, saying, We have found this [man] perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ, a king.

Young's Literal Translation

and began to accuse him, saying, 'This one we found perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying himself to be Christ a king.'

Bible in Basic English

And they made statements against him, saying, This man has to our knowledge been teaching our nation to do wrong, and not to make payment of taxes to Caesar, even saying that he himself is Christ, a king.

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Cross references

“they”

Zechariah 11:8 Mark 15:3–5 John 18:30

Zechariah 11:8 · BSB

And in one month I dismissed three shepherds. My soul grew impatient with the flock, and their souls also detested me.

Mark 15:3–5 · BSB

And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things.

John 18:30 · BSB

“If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.”

“perverting”

Jeremiah 38:4 Acts 24:5 Luke 23:5 1 Kings 18:17 Amos 7:10 Acts 16:20

Jeremiah 38:4 · BSB

Then the officials said to the king, “This man ought to die, for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, as well as all the people, by speaking such words to them; this man is not seeking the well-being…

Acts 24:5 · BSB

We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,

Luke 23:5 · BSB

But they kept insisting, “He stirs up the people all over Judea with His teaching. He began in Galilee and has come all the way here.”

1 Kings 18:17 · BSB

When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?”

Amos 7:10 · BSB

Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent word to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, “Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land cannot bear all his words,

Acts 16:20 · BSB

They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil

“forbidding”

1 Kings 21:10–13 Psalm 62:4 Jeremiah 20:10 Matthew 22:21 Mark 12:17 1 Peter 3:16–18

1 Kings 21:10–13 · BSB

But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify, ‘You have cursed both God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”

Psalm 62:4 · BSB

They fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse. Selah

Jeremiah 20:10 · BSB

For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our ve…

Matthew 22:21 · BSB

“Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”

Mark 12:17 · BSB

Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” And they marveled at Him.

1 Peter 3:16–18 · BSB

keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

“that”

John 19:12 Luke 22:69 Luke 22:70 Mark 14:61 Mark 14:62 John 18:36

John 19:12 · BSB

From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.”

Luke 22:69 · BSB

But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”

Luke 22:70 · BSB

So they all asked, “Are You then the Son of God?” He replied, “You say that I am.”

Mark 14:61 · BSB

But Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”

Mark 14:62 · BSB

“I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”

John 18:36 · BSB

Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”

Also

Luke 23:14 John 18:33–37

Luke 23:14 · BSB

and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him.

John 18:33–37 · BSB

Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate.

3So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

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