Luke 23:9

So he questioned him at some length, but Jesus made no reply.

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In The King James Version

Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

In Context

8When Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly pleased, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, having heard a great deal about him; and he was hoping to see some sign given by him.

10Meanwhile the chief priests and the teachers of the Law stood by and vehemently accused him.

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Cross References

Psalms 38:13But I turn a deaf ear and hear not; like the dumb I open not my mouth.

Psalms 39:9I am dumb, never opening my mouth, for this is your own doing.

Matthew 7:6“Do not give what is sacred to dogs; they will turn and maul you. Do not throw your pearls before pigs; they will trample them underfoot.

Luke 13:32But Jesus answered, “Go and say to that fox ‘Look you, I am driving out demons and will be completing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will have done.’

1 Peter 2:23He was abused, but he did not answer with abuse; he suffered, but he did not threaten; he entrusted himself to him whose judgments are just.

Matthew Henry on Luke 23:2-13

Christ before Pilate and Herod; Christ Accused and Insulted. 1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. 2 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. 3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it. 4 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man. 5 And they were the more… Read the whole commentary →

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