Luke 23:2

God's Word

They began to accuse Jesus by saying, “We found that he stirs up trouble among our people: He keeps them from paying taxes to the emperor, and he says that he is Christ, a king.”

Cross References

1 Kings 18:17

When he saw Elijah, Ahab said, “Is that you, you troublemaker of Israel?”

Psalm 35:11

Malicious people bring charges against me. They ask me things I know nothing about.

Psalm 62:4

They plan to force him out of his high position. They are happy to lie. They bless with their mouths, but in their hearts they curse. Selah

Jeremiah 20:10

I have heard many ⌞people⌟ whispering, “Terror is everywhere! Report him! Let’s report him!” All my closest friends are waiting to see me stumble. They say, “Maybe he will be tricked. Then we can overpower him and take revenge on him.”

Jeremiah 38:4

Then the officials said to the king, “Have this man put to death. He discourages the soldiers who are left in this city and all the people by telling them such things. This man is not trying to help these people; he’s trying to hurt them.”

Amos 7:10

Then Amaziah, the priest at Bethel, sent a message to King Jeroboam of Israel. It read, “Amos is plotting against you among the people of Israel. The country isn’t able to endure everything he is saying.

Zechariah 11:8

I got rid of three shepherds in one month. I became impatient with the sheep, and they also became disgusted with me.

Matthew 17:27

However, so that we don’t create a scandal, go to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that you catch. Open its mouth, and you will find a coin. Give that coin to them for you and me.”

Matthew 22:21

They replied, “The emperor’s.” Then he said to them, “Very well, give the emperor what belongs to the emperor, and give God what belongs to God.”

Matthew 27:11

Jesus stood in front of the governor, ⌞Pilate⌟. The governor asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “Yes, I am,” Jesus answered.

Mark 12:17

Jesus said to them, “Give the emperor what belongs to the emperor, and give God what belongs to God.” They were surprised at his reply.

Mark 15:2

Pilate asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “Yes, I am,” Jesus answered him.

Luke 23:14

He told them, “You brought me this man as someone who turns the people against the government. I’ve questioned him in front of you and haven’t found this man guilty of the crimes of which you accuse him.

Luke 23:5

The priests and the crowd became more forceful. They said, “He stirs up the people throughout Judea with his teachings. He started in Galilee and has come here.”

John 18:29

So Pilate came out to them and asked, “What accusation are you making against this man?”

John 18:30

The Jews answered Pilate, “If he weren’t a criminal, we wouldn’t have handed him over to you.”

John 19:12

When Pilate heard what Jesus said, he wanted to free him. But the Jews shouted, “If you free this man, you’re not a friend of the emperor. Anyone who claims to be a king is defying the emperor.”

Acts 24:13

These people cannot even prove their accusations to you.

Acts 24:5

We have found this man to be a troublemaker. He starts quarrels among all Jews throughout the world. He’s a ringleader of the Nazarene sect.

Romans 13:7

Pay everyone whatever you owe them. If you owe taxes, pay them. If you owe tolls, pay them. If you owe someone respect, respect that person. If you owe someone honor, honor that person.