Luke 23
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1Then the whole multitude of them arose and led Him to Pilate.1Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate.
2And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to pay taxes to Caesar, saying that He Himself is Christ, a King.”2And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”
3Then Pilate asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” He answered him and said, “It is as you say.”3So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
4So Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowd, “I find no fault in this Man.”4Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”
5But they were the more fierce, saying, “He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee to this place.”5But they kept insisting, “He stirs up the people all over Judea with His teaching. He began in Galilee and has come all the way here.”
6When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked if the Man were a Galilean.6When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
7And as soon as he knew that He belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.7And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time.
8Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad; for he had desired for a long time to see Him, because he had heard many things about Him, and he hoped to see some miracle done by Him.8When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.
9Then he questioned Him with many words, but He answered him nothing.9Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.
10And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused Him.10Meanwhile, the chief priests and scribes stood there, vehemently accusing Him.
11Then Herod, with his men of war, treated Him with contempt and mocked Him, arrayed Him in a gorgeous robe, and sent Him back to Pilate.11And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.
12That very day Pilate and Herod became friends with each other, for previously they had been at enmity with each other.12That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies.
13Then Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,13Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,
14said to them, “You have brought this Man to me, as one who misleads the people. And indeed, having examined Him in your presence, I have found no fault in this Man concerning those things of which you accuse Him;14and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him.
15no, neither did Herod, for I sent you back to him; and indeed nothing deserving of death has been done by Him.15Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death.
16I will therefore chastise Him and release Him16Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”
17(for it was necessary for him to release one to them at the feast).17
18And they all cried out at once, saying, “Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas”—18But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”
19who had been thrown into prison for a certain rebellion made in the city, and for murder.19(Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)
20Pilate, therefore, wishing to release Jesus, again called out to them.20Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,
21But they shouted, saying, “Crucify Him, crucify Him!”21but they kept shouting, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!”
22Then he said to them the third time, “Why, what evil has He done? I have found no reason for death in Him. I will therefore chastise Him and let Him go.”22A third time he said to them, “What evil has this man done? I have found in Him no offense worthy of death. So after I punish Him, I will release Him.”
23But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And the voices of these men and of the chief priests prevailed.23But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices for Jesus to be crucified. And their clamor prevailed.
24So Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they requested.24So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met.
25And he released to them the one they requested, who for rebellion and murder had been thrown into prison; but he delivered Jesus to their will.25As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and handed Jesus over to their will.
26Now as they led Him away, they laid hold of a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, who was coming from the country, and on him they laid the cross that he might bear it after Jesus.26As the soldiers led Him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him to carry behind Jesus.
27And a great multitude of the people followed Him, and women who also mourned and lamented Him.27A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.
28But Jesus, turning to them, said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.28But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.
29For indeed the days are coming in which they will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, wombs that never bore, and breasts which never nursed!’29Look, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren women, the wombs that never bore, and breasts that never nursed!’
30Then they will begin ‘to say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!” ’30At that time ‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!” ’
31For if they do these things in the green wood, what will be done in the dry?”31For if men do these things while the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”
32There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death.32Two others, who were criminals, were also led away to be executed with Jesus.
33And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left.33When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left.
34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
35And the people stood looking on. But even the rulers with them sneered, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God.”35The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
36The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and offering Him sour wine,36The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.
37and saying, “If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself.”37“If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”
38And an inscription also was written over Him in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.38Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
39Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.”39One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!”
40But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?40But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?
41And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.”41We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
42Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.”42Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”
43And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”43And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”
44Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.44It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour.
45Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two.45The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
46And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit.’ ” Having said this, He breathed His last.46Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last.
47So when the centurion saw what had happened, he glorified God, saying, “Certainly this was a righteous Man!”47When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.”
48And the whole crowd who came together to that sight, seeing what had been done, beat their breasts and returned.48And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts.
49But all His acquaintances, and the women who followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.49But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.
50Now behold, there was a man named Joseph, a council member, a good and just man.50Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,
51He had not consented to their decision and deed. He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God.51who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was waiting for the kingdom of God.
52This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.52He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.
53Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a tomb that was hewn out of the rock, where no one had ever lain before.53Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and placed it in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had yet been laid.
54That day was the Preparation, and the Sabbath drew near.54It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was beginning.
55And the women who had come with Him from Galilee followed after, and they observed the tomb and how His body was laid.55The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how His body was placed.
56Then they returned and prepared spices and fragrant oils. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment.56Then they returned to prepare spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath, according to the commandment.
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