Luke 22:70
New International Version
They all asked, “Are you then the Son of God?” He replied, “You say that I am.”

New Living Translation
They all shouted, “So, are you claiming to be the Son of God?” And he replied, “You say that I am.”

English Standard Version
So they all said, “Are you the Son of God, then?” And he said to them, “You say that I am.”

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

Berean Literal Bible
And they all said, "Are You then the Son of God?" And He was saying to them, "You say that I am."

King James Bible
Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.

New King James Version
Then they all said, “Are You then the Son of God?” So He said to them, “You rightly say that I am.”

New American Standard Bible
And they all said, “So You are the Son of God?” And He said to them, “You say correctly that I am.”

NASB 1995
And they all said, “Are You the Son of God, then?” And He said to them, “Yes, I am.”

NASB 1977
And they all said, “Are You the Son of God, then?” And He said to them, “Yes, I am.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And they all said, “Are You the Son of God, then?” And He said to them, “You yourselves say that I am.”

Amplified Bible
And they all said, “Are You the Son of God, then?” He replied, “It is just as you say.”

Christian Standard Bible
They all asked, “Are you, then, the Son of God? ” And he said to them, “You say that I am.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They all asked, “Are You, then, the Son of God?” And He said to them, “You say that I am."”

American Standard Version
And they all said, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.

Contemporary English Version
Then they asked, "Are you the Son of God?" Jesus answered, "You say I am!"

English Revised Version
And they all said, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then all of them said, "So you're the Son of God?" Jesus answered them, "You're right to say that I am."

Good News Translation
They all said, "Are you, then, the Son of God?" He answered them, "You say that I am."

International Standard Version
Then they all asked, "Are you, then, the Son of God?" He answered them, "You said it—I AM."

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

NET Bible
So they all said, "Are you the Son of God, then?" He answered them, "You say that I am."

New Heart English Bible
They all said, "Are you then the Son of God?" He said to them, "You say that I am."

Webster's Bible Translation
Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said to them, Ye say that I am.

Weymouth New Testament
Thereupon they cried out with one voice, "You, then, are the Son of God?" "It is as you say," He answered; "I am He."

World English Bible
They all said, “Are you then the Son of God?” He said to them, “You say it, because I am.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they all said, “You, then, are the Son of God?” And He said to them, “You say [it], because I AM”;

Berean Literal Bible
And they all said, "Are You then the Son of God?" And He was saying to them, "You say that I am."

Young's Literal Translation
And they all said, 'Thou, then, art the Son of God?' and he said unto them, 'Ye say it, because I am;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they all said, Art thou therefore the Son of God? And he said to them, Ye say that I am.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then said they all: Art thou then the Son of God? Who said: You say that I am.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then they all said, “So you are the Son of God?” And he said. “You are saying that I am.”

New American Bible
They all asked, “Are you then the Son of God?” He replied to them, “You say that I am.”

New Revised Standard Version
All of them asked, “Are you, then, the Son of God?” He said to them, “You say that I am.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they all said, Are you then the Son of God? Jesus said to them, You say that I am.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But all of them were saying, “You are therefore the Son of God?” Yeshua said to them, “You are saying that I AM THE LIVING GOD.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they all said: You are, then, the Son of God? He said to them: You say that I am.

Godbey New Testament
And all said, Art thou the Son of God? And He said to them, You say that I am.

Haweis New Testament
Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Yourselves say that I am.

Mace New Testament
then said they all, art thou then the son of God? you are in the right, answer'd he, for I am so.

Weymouth New Testament
Thereupon they cried out with one voice, "You, then, are the Son of God?" "It is as you say," He answered; "I am He."

Worrell New Testament
And they all said, "Art Thou, therefore, the Son of God?" And He said to them, "Ye say that I am."

Worsley New Testament
And they all said, Art thou then the Son of God?

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Jesus Faces the Council
69But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” 70So they all asked, “Are You then the Son of God?” He replied, “You say that I am.” 71“Why do we need any more testimony?” they declared. “We have heard it for ourselves from His own lips.”…

Cross References
Matthew 26:63-64
But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.” / “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

Mark 14:61-62
But Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” / “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 18:37
“Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.”

John 10:36
then what about the One whom the Father sanctified and sent into the world? How then can you accuse Me of blasphemy for stating that I am the Son of God?

John 5:18
Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.

John 8:58
“Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”

John 19:7
“We have a law,” answered the Jews, “and according to that law He must die, because He declared Himself to be the Son of God.”

John 1:49
“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

John 5:17-18
But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.” / Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.

John 10:30-33
I and the Father are one.” / At this, the Jews again picked up stones to stone Him. / But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?” ...

John 14:6-7
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. / If you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”

John 17:1-5
When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You. / For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him. / Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. ...

Acts 7:56
“Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”

Romans 1:4
and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.

Hebrews 1:2-3
But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. / The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.


Treasury of Scripture

Then said they all, Are you then the Son of God? And he said to them, You say that I am.

the Son.

Luke 4:41
And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

Psalm 2:7,12
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee…

Matthew 3:17
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Ye say.

Luke 23:3
And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.

Matthew 26:64
Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Mark 14:62
And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

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Luke 22
1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.
3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him.
7. The apostles prepare the Passover.
19. Jesus institutes his holy supper;
21. covertly foretells of the traitor;
24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;
31. assures Peter his faith should not fail;
34. and yet he should deny him thrice.
39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;
47. is betrayed with a kiss;
50. he heals Malchus' ear;
54. he is thrice denied by Peter;
63. shamefully abused;
66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God.














So they all asked
This phrase indicates a collective inquiry from the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council. The Greek word for "asked" here is "ἐρωτάω" (erōtaō), which implies a formal questioning. This was not a casual question but a significant moment in the trial of Jesus. Historically, this reflects the intense scrutiny Jesus faced from religious leaders who were threatened by His teachings and authority.

Are You then
The phrase "Are You then" suggests a follow-up to previous questions, indicating that the council was seeking a definitive answer. The Greek word "εἶ" (ei) is a form of "to be," emphasizing existence and identity. This question is pivotal as it directly addresses Jesus' claim to divinity, a central theme in the Gospel of Luke.

the Son of God?
This title, "the Son of God," is crucial in Christian theology, affirming Jesus' divine nature. The Greek "υἱὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ" (huios tou Theou) signifies a unique relationship with God, distinct from any other sonship. In the Jewish context, claiming to be the Son of God was seen as blasphemous unless true, which is why this question was so significant. It reflects the messianic expectations and the tension between Jesus' identity and the religious leaders' understanding.

He replied
Jesus' response is recorded with the Greek word "εἶπεν" (eipen), meaning "He said." This word choice indicates a calm and authoritative response, characteristic of Jesus throughout the Gospels. His reply is not defensive but declarative, underscoring His confidence in His identity and mission.

You say that I am
This phrase is a profound declaration. The Greek "Ὑμεῖς λέγετε ὅτι ἐγώ εἰμι" (Hymeis legete hoti egō eimi) can be understood as an affirmation of the council's words. "I am" (ἐγώ εἰμι) echoes the divine name revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14, "I AM WHO I AM," linking Jesus to the God of Israel. This subtle yet powerful affirmation of His identity as the Son of God is both a fulfillment of prophecy and a revelation of His divine nature. Jesus acknowledges their statement, turning their question into a confession of truth, which is both a challenge and an invitation to recognize His true identity.

(70) Ye say that I am.--The question, as asked by the whole company of priests and elders, is given only by St. Luke. It apparently followed, as a spontaneous cry of indignant horror, on the answer which had been made to the adjuration of the high priest. The answer is complete in itself; but it implies, as in the less ambiguous forms in St. Matthew and St. Mark, the confession that He actually was what they had asked Him. The "I am" has something of the same significance as in John 7:24-25; John 8:58 (where see Notes).

Verse 70. - Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? Now bringing forward the loftier title formerly suppressed (in ver. 67). "And art thou, then, dost thou, poor Man, vain in thy imagining, dost thou assert thyself to be the Son of God?" So Stier. And he said unto them, Ye say that I am. This form of reply is not used in Greek, but is frequent in rabbinic. By such an answer the one interrogated accepts as his own affirmation the question put to him in its entirety. We have, then, here, in the clearest possible language:

(1) A plain assertion by our Lord of his Divinity.

(2) The reply of the Sanhedrists, showing that they for their part distinctly understood it as such, but to make it quite clear they asked him if that was his meaning, i.e. the assertion of his Divinity.

(3) We have the Lord's quiet answer, "Yes, that was his meaning." The next verse (71) shows that they were satisfied with the evidence which they pro, ceeded without delay to lay before the Roman governor, Pilate. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

they all asked,
Εἶπαν (Eipan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“Are
εἶ (ei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

You
Σὺ (Sy)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

then
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Son
Υἱὸς (Huios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of God?”
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

He replied,
ἔφη (ephē)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5346: To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.

“You
Ὑμεῖς (Hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

say
λέγετε (legete)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

I
ἐγώ (egō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

am.”
εἰμι (eimi)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.


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