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Gospel of Luke, Chapter 23

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Chapter 23 of Luke—New American Standard Bible (NASB)

  1. ¶ Then the whole body of them got up and 1brought Him before Pilate.
  2. 2And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man 3misleading our nation and 4forbidding to pay taxes to Caesar, and saying that He Himself is [a]Christ, a King.”
  3. So Pilate asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He answered him and said, “5It is as you say.”
  4. Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “6I find no guilt in this man.”
  5. But they kept on insisting, saying, “He stirs up the people, teaching all over Judea, 7starting from Galilee even as far as this place.”
  6. ¶ When Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
  7. And when he learned that He belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to 8Herod, who himself also was in Jerusalem [b]at that time.
  8. ¶ Now Herod was very glad when he saw Jesus; for 9he had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had been hearing about Him and was hoping to see some [c]sign performed by Him.
  9. And he questioned Him [d]at some length; but 10He answered him nothing.
  10. And the chief priests and the scribes were standing there, accusing Him vehemently.
  11. And Herod with his soldiers, after treating Him with contempt and mocking Him, 11dressed Him in a gorgeous robe and sent Him back to Pilate.
  12. Now 12Herod and Pilate became friends with one another that very day; for before they had been enemies with each other.
  13. ¶ Pilate summoned the chief priests and the 13rulers and the people,
  14. and said to them, “You brought this man to me as one who 14incites the people to rebellion, and behold, having examined Him before you, I 15have found no guilt in this man regarding the charges which you make against Him.
  15. No, nor has 16Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothing deserving death has been done by Him.
  16. Therefore I will 17punish Him and release Him.”
  17. [[e]Now he was obliged to release to them at the feast one prisoner.]
  18. ¶ But they cried out all together, saying, “18Away with this man, and release for us Barabbas!”
  19. (He was one who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection made in the city, and for murder.)
  20. Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again,
  21. but they kept on calling out, saying, “Crucify, crucify Him!”
  22. And he said to them the third time, “Why, what evil has this man done? I have found in Him no guilt demanding death; therefore I will 19punish Him and release Him.”
  23. But they were insistent, with loud voices asking that He be crucified. And their voices began to prevail.
  24. And Pilate pronounced sentence that their demand be granted.
  25. And he released the man they were asking for who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he delivered Jesus to their will.
  26. 20When they led Him away, they seized a man, Simon of 21Cyrene, coming in from the country, and placed on him the cross to carry behind Jesus.
  27. ¶ And following Him was a large crowd of the people, and of women who were [f]22mourning and lamenting Him.
  28. But Jesus turning to them said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, stop weeping for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.
  29. For behold, the days are coming when they will say, ‘23Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed.’
  30. Then they will begin TO 24SAY TO THE MOUNTAINS, ‘FALL ON US,’ AND TO THE HILLS, ‘COVER US.’
  31. For if they do these things [g]when the tree is green, what will happen [h]when it is dry?”
  32. 25Two others also, who were criminals, were being led away to be put to death with Him.
  33. 26When they came to the place called [i]The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.
  34. [j]But Jesus was saying, “27Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” 28And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves.
  35. And the people stood by, looking on. And even the 29rulers were sneering at Him, saying, “He saved others; 30let Him save Himself if this is the [k]Christ of God, His Chosen One.”
  36. The soldiers also mocked Him, coming up to Him, 31offering Him sour wine,
  37. and saying, “32If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself!”
  38. Now there was also an inscription above Him, “33THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
  39. 34One of the criminals who were hanged there was [l]hurling abuse at Him, saying, “Are You not the [m]Christ? 35Save Yourself and us!”
  40. But the other answered, and rebuking him said, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?
  41. And we indeed are suffering justly, for we are receiving [n]what we deserve for our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.”
  42. And he was saying, “Jesus, remember me when You come [o]in Your kingdom!”
  43. And He said to him, “Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in 36Paradise.”
  44. 37It was now about [p]38the sixth hour, and darkness [q]fell over the whole land until [r]the ninth hour,
  45. [s]because the sun was obscured; and 39the veil of the temple was torn [t]in two.
  46. And Jesus, 40crying out with a loud voice, said, “Father, 41INTO YOUR HANDS I COMMIT MY SPIRIT.” Having said this, He breathed His last.
  47. 42Now when the centurion saw what had happened, he began 43praising God, saying, “Certainly this man was [u]innocent.”
  48. And all the crowds who came together for this spectacle, when they observed what had happened, began to return, [v]44beating their breasts.
  49. 45And all His acquaintances and 46the women who accompanied Him from Galilee were standing at a distance, seeing these things.
  50. 47And a man named Joseph, who was a 48member of the Council, a good and righteous man
  51. (he had not consented to their plan and action), a man from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who was 49waiting 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 cut into the rock, where no one had ever lain.
  54. It was 50the [w]preparation day, and the Sabbath was about to [x]begin.
  55. Now 51the women who had come with Him out of Galilee followed, and saw the tomb and how His body was laid.
  56. Then they returned and 52prepared spices and perfumes.
    ¶ And 53on the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ I.e. Messiah
  2. ^ Lit in these days
  3. ^ Or attesting miracle
  4. ^ Lit in many words
  5. ^ Early mss do not contain this v
  6. ^ Lit beating the breast
  7. ^ Lit in the green tree
  8. ^ Lit in the dry
  9. ^ In Lat Calvarius; or Calvary
  10. ^ Some early mss do not contain But Jesus was saying...doing
  11. ^ I.e. Messiah
  12. ^ Or blaspheming
  13. ^ I.e. Messiah
  14. ^ Lit things worthy of what we have done
  15. ^ Or into
  16. ^ I.e. noon
  17. ^ Or occurred
  18. ^ I.e. 3 p.m.
  19. ^ Lit the sun failing
  20. ^ Lit in the middle
  21. ^ Lit righteous
  22. ^ I.e. as a traditional sign of mourning or contrition
  23. ^ I.e. preparation for the Sabbath
  24. ^ Lit dawn

REFERENCES

  1. ^ Mt 27:2; Mr 15:1; Jn 18:28
  2. ^ Lu 23:2-3; Mt 27:11-14; Mr 15:2-5; Jn 18:29-37
  3. ^ Lu 23:14
  4. ^ Lu 20:22; Jn 18:33ff; 19:12; Ac 17:7
  5. ^ Lu 22:70
  6. ^ Mt 27:23; Mr 15:14; Lu 23:14, 22; Jn 18:38; 19:4, 6
  7. ^ Mt 4:12
  8. ^ Mt 14:1; Mr 6:14; Lu 3:1; 9:7; 13:31
  9. ^ Lu 9:9
  10. ^ Mt 27:12, 14; Mr 15:5; Jn 19:9
  11. ^ Mt 27:28
  12. ^ Ac 4:27
  13. ^ Lu 23:35; Jn 7:26, 48; 12:42; Ac 3:17; 4:5, 8; 13:27
  14. ^ Lu 23:2
  15. ^ Lu 23:4
  16. ^ Lu 9:9
  17. ^ Mt 27:26; Mr 15:15; Lu 23:22; Jn 19:1; Ac 16:37
  18. ^ Lu 23:18-25; Mt 27:15-26; Mr 15:6-15; Jn 18:39-19:16
  19. ^ Lu 23:16
  20. ^ Lu 23:26; Mt 27:32; Mr 15:21; Jn 19:17
  21. ^ Mt 27:32
  22. ^ Lu 8:52
  23. ^ Mt 24:19; Lu 11:27; 21:23
  24. ^ Ho 10:8; Is 2:19, 20; Re 6:16
  25. ^ Mt 27:38; Mr 15:27; Jn 19:18
  26. ^ Lu 23:33-43; Mt 27:33-44; Mr 15:22-32; Jn 19:17-24
  27. ^ Mt 11:25; Lu 22:42
  28. ^ Ps 22:18; Jn 19:24
  29. ^ Lu 23:13
  30. ^ Mt 27:43
  31. ^ Mt 27:48
  32. ^ Mt 27:43
  33. ^ Mt 27:37; Mr 15:26; Jn 19:19
  34. ^ Mt 27:44; Mr 15:32; Lu 23:39-43
  35. ^ Lu 23:35, 37
  36. ^ 2Co 12:4; Re 2:7
  37. ^ Lu 23:44-49; Mt 27:45-56; Mr 15:33-41
  38. ^ Jn 19:14
  39. ^ Ex 26:31-33; Mt 27:51
  40. ^ Mt 27:50; Mr 15:37; Jn 19:30
  41. ^ Ps 31:5
  42. ^ Mt 27:54; Mr 15:39
  43. ^ Mt 9:8
  44. ^ Lu 8:52; 18:13
  45. ^ Mt 27:55f; Mr 15:40f; Lu 8:2; Jn 19:25
  46. ^ Mt 27:55f; Mr 15:40f; Lu 8:2; Jn 19:25
  47. ^ Lu 23:50-56; Mt 27:57-61; Mr 15:42-47; Jn 19:38-42
  48. ^ Mr 15:43
  49. ^ Mr 15:43; Lu 2:25
  50. ^ Mt 27:62; Mr 15:42
  51. ^ Lu 23:49
  52. ^ Mr 16:1; Lu 24:1
  53. ^ Ex 20:10f; De 5:14

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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

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