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Luke 23

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Luke 23 . 1

1 Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate.TOSKLuke 23:1

Luke 23 . 2

2 And 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.”TOSKLuke 23:2

Luke 23 . 3

3 So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.TOSKLuke 23:3

Luke 23 . 4

4 Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”TOSKLuke 23:4

Luke 23 . 5

5 But 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.”TOSKLuke 23:5

Luke 23 . 6

6 When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.TOSKLuke 23:6

Luke 23 . 7

7 And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time.TOSKLuke 23:7

Luke 23 . 8

8 When 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.TOSKLuke 23:8

Luke 23 . 9

9 Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.IP1 Kings 8:46TOSKLuke 23:9TTEden as Temple (Original Sanctuary) New Jerusalem (Ultimate Temple-City)

Luke 23 . 10

10 Meanwhile, the chief priests and scribes stood there, vehemently accusing Him.IP1 Kings 8:46TOSKLuke 23:10TTEden as Temple (Original Sanctuary) New Jerusalem (Ultimate Temple-City)

Luke 23 . 11

11 And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.IP1 Kings 8:46TOSKLuke 23:11TTEden as Temple (Original Sanctuary) New Jerusalem (Ultimate Temple-City)

Luke 23 . 12

12 That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies.TOSKLuke 23:12

Luke 23 . 13

13 Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,CLuke 23:13-25TOSKLuke 23:13

Luke 23 . 14

14 and 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.CLuke 22:66-23:14 Luke 23:13-25TOSKLuke 23:14

Luke 23 . 15

15 Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death.CLuke 23:13-25TOSKLuke 23:15

Luke 23 . 16

16 Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”CLuke 23:13-25TOSKLuke 23:16

Luke 23 . 17

17CLuke 23:13-25TOSKLuke 23:17

Luke 23 . 18

18 But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”CLuke 23:13-25TOSKLuke 23:18

Luke 23 . 19

19 (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)CLuke 23:13-25TOSKLuke 23:19

Luke 23 . 20

20 Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,CLuke 23:13-25TOSKLuke 23:20

Luke 23 . 21

21 but they kept shouting, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!”CLuke 23:13-25TOSKLuke 23:21

Luke 23 . 22

22 A 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.”CLuke 23:13-25TOSKLuke 23:22

Luke 23 . 23

23 But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices for Jesus to be crucified. And their clamor prevailed.CLuke 23:13-25TOSKLuke 23:23

Luke 23 . 24

24 So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met.CLuke 23:13-25TOSKLuke 23:24

Luke 23 . 25

25 As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and handed Jesus over to their will.CLuke 23:13-25TOSKLuke 23:25

Luke 23 . 26

26 As 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.CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:26

Luke 23 . 27

27 A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.IPJoel 1:12CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:27

Luke 23 . 28

28 But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.IPJoel 1:12CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:28

Luke 23 . 29

29 Look, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren women, the wombs that never bore, and breasts that never nursed!’IPJoel 1:12CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:29

Luke 23 . 30

30 At that time ‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!”’IPJoel 1:12 Hosea 10:8CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:30

Luke 23 . 31

31 For if men do these things while the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”IPJoel 1:12CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:31

Luke 23 . 32

32 Two others, who were criminals, were also led away to be executed with Jesus.IPPsalms 22:1CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:32TTGentile Inclusion (Light to the Nations)

Luke 23 . 33

33 When 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.IPPsalms 22:1CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:33TTGentile Inclusion (Light to the Nations)

Luke 23 . 34

34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.IPPsalms 22:1 Psalms 22:18CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:34TTGentile Inclusion (Light to the Nations)

Luke 23 . 35

35 The 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.”IPPsalms 22:1CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:35TTGentile Inclusion (Light to the Nations)

Luke 23 . 36

36 The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.IPPsalms 22:1CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:36TTGentile Inclusion (Light to the Nations)

Luke 23 . 37

37 “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”IPPsalms 22:1CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:37TTGentile Inclusion (Light to the Nations)

Luke 23 . 38

38 Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.IPPsalms 22:1CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:38TTGentile Inclusion (Light to the Nations)

Luke 23 . 39

39 One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!”IPPsalms 22:1CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:39TTGentile Inclusion (Light to the Nations)

Luke 23 . 40

40 But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?IPPsalms 22:1CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:40TTGentile Inclusion (Light to the Nations)

Luke 23 . 41

41 We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”IPPsalms 22:1CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:41TTGentile Inclusion (Light to the Nations)

Luke 23 . 42

42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”IPPsalms 22:1CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:42TTGentile Inclusion (Light to the Nations)

Luke 23 . 43

43 And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”IPPsalms 22:1CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:43TTGentile Inclusion (Light to the Nations)

Luke 23 . 44

44 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour.IPJoel 2:10CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:44

Luke 23 . 45

45 The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:45

Luke 23 . 46

46 Then 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.IPPsalms 31:5CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:46

Luke 23 . 47

47 When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.”IPJoel 3:19CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:47

Luke 23 . 48

48 And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts.IPJoel 3:19CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:48

Luke 23 . 49

49 But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.IPJoel 3:19CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:49

Luke 23 . 50

50 Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:50

Luke 23 . 51

51 who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was waiting for the kingdom of God.CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:51

Luke 23 . 52

52 He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:52

Luke 23 . 53

53 Then 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.CLuke 23:26-56TOSKLuke 23:53