Luke 23:3

The Message

Pilate asked him, “Is this true that you’re ‘King of the Jews’?” “Those are your words, not mine,” Jesus replied.

Cross References

Matthew 27:11

Jesus was placed before the governor, who questioned him: “Are you the ‘King of the Jews’?” Jesus said, “If you say so.”

Mark 15:2

Pilate asked him, “Are you the ‘King of the Jews’?” He answered, “If you say so.” The high priests let loose a barrage of accusations.

Luke 22:70

They all said, “So you admit your claim to be the Son of God?” “You’re the ones who keep saying it,” he said.

Luke 23:38

Printed over him was a sign: this is the king of the jews.

John 1:49

Nathanael exclaimed, “Rabbi! You are the Son of God, the King of Israel!”

1 Timothy 6:13

I’m charging you before the life-giving God and before Christ, who took his stand before Pontius Pilate and didn’t give an inch: Keep this command to the letter, and don’t slack off. Our Master, Jesus Christ, is on his way. He’ll show up right on time, his arrival guaranteed by the Blessed and Undisputed Ruler, High King, High God. He’s the only one death can’t touch, his light so bright no one can get close. He’s never been seen by human eyes—human eyes can’t take him in! Honor to him, and eternal rule! Oh, yes.