Luke 23

¹And the whole company of them rose up, and brought him before Pilate.

²And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, and saying that he himself is Christ a king.

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

⁴And Pilate said unto the chief priests and the multitudes, I find no fault in this man.

⁵But they were the more urgent, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Judæa, and beginning from Galilee even unto this place.

⁶But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilæan.

⁷And when he knew that he was of Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him unto Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem in these days.

⁸Now 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 miracle done by him.

⁹And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

¹⁰And the chief priests and the scribes stood, vehemently accusing him.

¹¹And Herod with his soldiers set him at nought, and mocked him, and arraying him in gorgeous apparel sent him back to Pilate.

¹²And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

¹³And Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

¹⁴and 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:

¹⁵no, nor yet Herod: for he sent him back unto us; and behold, nothing worthy of death hath been done by him.

¹⁶I will therefore chastise him, and release him.

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¹⁸But they cried out all together, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:—

¹⁹one who for a certain insurrection made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.

²⁰And Pilate spake unto them again, desiring to release Jesus;

²¹but they shouted, saying, Crucify, crucify him.

²²And 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.

²³But they were urgent with loud voices, asking that he might be crucified. And their voices prevailed.

²⁴And Pilate gave sentence that what they asked for should be done.

²⁵And 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.

²⁶And 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.

²⁷And there followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who bewailed and lamented him.

²⁸But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.

²⁹For 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.

³⁰Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.

³¹For if they do these things in the green tree, what shall be done in the dry?

³²And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.

³³And when they came unto the place which is called The skull, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand and the other on the left.

³⁴And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

³⁵And 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.

³⁶And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, offering him vinegar,

³⁷and saying, If thou art the King of the Jews, save thyself.

³⁸And there was also a superscription over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

³⁹And one of the malefactors that were hanged railed on him, saying, Art not thou the Christ? save thyself and us.

⁴⁰But the other answered, and rebuking him said, Dost thou not even fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

⁴¹And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.

⁴²And he said, Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom.

⁴³And he said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.

⁴⁴And it was now about the sixth hour, and a darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour,

⁴⁵the sun’s light failing: and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.

⁴⁶And Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said this, he gave up the ghost.

⁴⁷And when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.

⁴⁸And all the multitudes that came together to this sight, when they beheld the things that were done, returned smiting their breasts.

⁴⁹And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed with him from Galilee, stood afar off, seeing these things.

⁵⁰And 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 Arimathæa, a city of the Jews, who was looking for the kingdom of God:

⁵²this man went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.

⁵³And 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.

⁵⁴And it was the day of the Preparation, and the sabbath drew on.

⁵⁵And the women, who had come with him out of Galilee, followed after, and beheld the tomb, and how his body was laid.

⁵⁶And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments. And on the sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

Luke 23

¹Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate.

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.”

³So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

⁴Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”

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 this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

⁷And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time.

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.

⁹Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.

¹⁰Meanwhile, the chief priests and scribes stood there, vehemently accusing Him.

¹¹And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.

¹²That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies.

¹³Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,

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.

¹⁵Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death.

¹⁶Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”

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¹⁸But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”

¹⁹(Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)

²⁰Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,

²¹but they kept shouting, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!”

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 for Jesus to be crucified. And their clamor prevailed.

²⁴So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met.

²⁵As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and handed Jesus over to their will.

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.

²⁷A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.

²⁸But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.

²⁹Look, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren women, the wombs that never bore, and breasts that never nursed!’

³⁰At that time ‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!”’

³¹For if men do these things while the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

³²Two others, who were criminals, were also led away to be executed with Jesus.

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 are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

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 and came up to offer Him sour wine.

³⁷“If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”

³⁸Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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 one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?

⁴¹We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”

⁴²Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”

⁴³And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

⁴⁴It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour.

⁴⁵The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.

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.

⁴⁷When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.”

⁴⁸And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts.

⁴⁹But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.

⁵⁰Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,

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.

⁵²He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.

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.

⁵⁴It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was beginning.

⁵⁵The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how His body was placed.

⁵⁶Then they returned to prepare spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath, according to the commandment.