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Luke 23:9

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 23:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
Luke 23:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
7And when he knew that he was of Herod`s jurisdiction, he sent him unto Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem in these days.
8Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle done by him.
9And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
10And the chief priests and the scribes stood, vehemently accusing him.
11And Herod with his soldiers set him at nought, and mocked him, and arraying him in gorgeous apparel sent him back to Pilate.
12And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day: for before they were at enmity between themselves.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then he questioned with him in many words, etc.] 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.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“answered . . . nothing--(See Mat 7:6).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“He questioned him - Probably concerning the miracles which were reported to have been wrought by him. Luke 23:11”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“23:9 Jesus refused to answer: See Isa 53:7.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“but: Luk 13:32; Psa 38:13, Psa 38:14, Psa 39:1, Psa 39:2, Psa 39:9; Isa 53:7; Mat 7:6, Mat 27:14; Act 8:32; Pe1 2:23 Luke 23:10”
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