Bible Strands
Luke 22:67
“If You are the Christ, tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The chief priests and scribes of the Sanhedrin confront Jesus at daybreak after bringing Him into their council. The words — The council uses εἰ (ei, "If") and χριστὸς (christos, "Christ") to demand a verbal confession, while Jesus answers with a conditional εἰ clause. The thread — This exchange mirrors the high priest's questioning in Matthew 26:63 and Mark 14:61, and recalls the messianic inquiry in Matthew 11:3. Why it lands — The passage presents a direct challenge to demand proof before belief, forcing the reader to confront the nature of faith in Jesus' testimony.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:
Cross-references
- Matthew 11:3 to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?”
- Matthew 26:63 But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”
- Mark 14:61 But Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”
- Luke 16:31 Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’”
- John 5:39 You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,
- John 8:43 Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message.
- John 9:27 He replied, “I already told you, and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become His disciples?”
- John 10:24 So the Jews gathered around Him and demanded, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.”
- John 12:37 Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him.