Luke 23:9

“Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.”

"Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing." - Luke 23:9
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What does Luke 23:9 mean?

In Luke 23:9 (KJV), the verse reads, "Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing." This verse is a part of the narrative of Jesus' trial before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea. Pilate was questioning Jesus about the accusations brought…

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Silence in the Face of Accusation: The Strength of Christ's Response

In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 23, verse 9, we encounter a significant moment in the Passion narrative: "Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing." This scene unfolds during the trial of Jesus before King Herod, where the King, eager to see Jesus…

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The Prayer of Reflection and Silence

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You, seeking to understand the depth of silence in our conversations with You. As I reflect on Luke 23:9, where it is written, "Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing," I am reminded…

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Luke 23:9 - "Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing."
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Luke 9:23-24 - "Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it."
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Luke 23:23 - "And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed."
Luke 23:24 - "And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required."
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Luke 23:21 - "But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him."
Luke 23:16 - "I will therefore chastise him, and release him."
Luke 23:37 - "And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself."
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Luke 9:23-25 - "Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self?"
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