Bible Strands
Luke 23:4
Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Pilate addresses the chief priests and the assembled crowds immediately after Jesus answers his question about kingship.
The words — Πιλᾶτος (Pilatos) = Pilate and εἶπεν (eipen) = said anchor the narrative subject and action in the supplied lexical data.
The thread — This declaration echoes John 18:38 where Pilate again states he finds no basis for a charge, and precedes Luke 23:14 where he formally declares his examination found no guilt.
Why it lands — The text records an official pronouncement of innocence that forces the reader to confront the gap between legal verdict and popular demand.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.
Cross-references
- John 18:38 “What is truth?” Pilate asked. And having said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, “I find no basis for a charge against Him.
- Mark 15:14 “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”
- Luke 23:14 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.
- Luke 23:22 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.”
- Hebrews 7:26 Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
- 1 Peter 1:19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.
- 1 Peter 2:22 “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.”
- Matthew 27:19 While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”
- Matthew 27:23 “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”
- John 19:4 Once again Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against Him.”