Online Bible

Gospel of Luke, Chapter 23

Twitter · Facebook
Luke 23 ASV - American Standard VersionLuke 23 ASV - American Standard Version

Chapter 23 of Luke—American Standard Version (ASV)

  1. ¶ And the whole company of them rose up, and brought him before Pilate.
  2. And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ a king.
  3. And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest.
  4. And Pilate said unto the chief priests and the multitudes, I find no fault in this man.
  5. But they were the more urgent, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Judaea, and beginning from Galilee even unto this place.
  6. But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
  7. And when he knew that he was of Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him unto Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem in these days.
  8. ¶ Now 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 [a]miracle done by him.
  9. And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
  10. And the chief priests and the scribes stood, vehemently accusing him.
  11. And Herod with his soldiers set him at nought, and mocked him, and arraying him in gorgeous apparel sent him back to Pilate.
  12. And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day: for before they were at enmity between themselves.
  13. ¶ And Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
  14. and said unto them, Ye brought unto me this man, as one that perverteth the people: and behold, I, having examined him before you, found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:
  15. no, nor yet Herod: for [b]he sent him back unto us; and behold, nothing worthy of death hath been done by him.
  16. I will therefore chastise him, and release him.
  17. [c]1
  18. But they cried out all together, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:—
  19. one who for a certain insurrection made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.
  20. And Pilate spake unto them again, desiring to release Jesus;
  21. but they shouted, saying, Crucify, crucify him.
  22. And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath this man done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him and release him.
  23. But they were urgent with loud voices, asking that he might be crucified. And their voices prevailed.
  24. And Pilate gave sentence that what they asked for should be done.
  25. And he released him that for insurrection and murder had been cast into prison, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.
  26. ¶ And when they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to bear it after Jesus.
  27. ¶ And there followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who bewailed and lamented him.
  28. But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.
  29. For behold, the days are coming, in which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the breasts that never gave suck.
  30. Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.
  31. For if they do these things in the green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
  32. ¶ And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.
  33. ¶ And when they came unto the place which is called [d]The skull, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand and the other on the left.
  34. [e]And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.
  35. And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also scoffed at him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, his chosen.
  36. And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, offering him vinegar,
  37. and saying, If thou art the King of the Jews, save thyself.
  38. And there was also a superscription over him, This is the King of the Jews.
  39. ¶ And one of the malefactors that were hanged railed on him, saying, Art not thou the Christ? save thyself and us.
  40. But the other answered, and rebuking him said, Dost thou not even fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
  41. And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
  42. And he said, Jesus, remember me when thou comest [f]in thy kingdom.
  43. And he said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
  44. ¶ And it was now about the sixth hour, and a darkness came over the whole [g]land until the ninth hour,
  45. [h]the sun’s light failing: and the veil of the [i]temple was rent in the midst.
  46. [j]And Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said this, he gave up the ghost.
  47. And when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
  48. And all the multitudes that came together to this sight, when they beheld the things that were done, returned smiting their breasts.
  49. And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed with him from Galilee, stood afar off, seeing these things.
  50. ¶ And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good and righteous man
  51. (he had not consented to their counsel and deed), a man of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who was looking for the kingdom of God:
  52. this man went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
  53. And he took it down, and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that was hewn in stone, where never man had yet lain.
  54. And it was the day of the Preparation, and the sabbath [k]drew on.
  55. And the women, who had come with him out of Galilee, followed after, and beheld the tomb, and how his body was laid.
  56. And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments.
    ¶ And on the sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Greek sign.
  2. ^ Many ancient authorities read I sent you to him.
  3. ^ Many ancient authorities insert verse 17 Now he must needs release unto them at the feast one prisoner. Compare Mt. 27:15; Mk. 15:6; Jn. 18:39. Others add the same words after verse 19.
  4. ^ According to the Latin, Calvary, which has the same meaning.
  5. ^ Some ancient authorities omit And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.
  6. ^ Some ancient authorities read into thy kingdom.
  7. ^ Or, earth
  8. ^ Greek the sun failing.
  9. ^ Or, sanctuary
  10. ^ Or, And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said
  11. ^ Greek began to dawn.

REFERENCES

  1. ^ Mt 27:15; Mr 15:6; Jn 18:39; Lu 23:19

Read Luke Chapter 23 in other Bible versions:

Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

  10. EmpiralEmpiral
    Jul 4, 2025 19:06 GMT

    I live in Dover, Delaware. My boyfriend Juan Tover and I have been dating for the past 4 yrs we were to get married in September of this year but it never happened..he constantly messes around with his ex's and other females every time he got caught he apologized and tell me to forgive him and I keep taking him back because I'm truly in love with this man but after a while he started messing around again...what can I do to make this man to love me and stop the messing around so we could get married and start our family? I am very happy I contacted Priest Salami regarding my problem. My boyfriend is now my HUSBAND. We got married 2 weeks ago in the United Church in Dover. My problem was solved. I am extremely happy to put his email purenaturalhealer@gmail.com  to anyone out there looking to solve his/her relationship problem. You can also WhatsApp him with his mobile number +2348105150446
    Visit his Facebook page facebook.com/priestsalami

  • Showing 1 - 10 of 10
NOTE: You are replying to 's comment. [Cancel]