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Luke 23:2-3 Jesus Denounces the Pharisees and the Experts in the Law

2 And they began to accuse him, saying, “We have found this man subverting our nation. He opposes payment of taxes to Caesar and claims to be Christ, a king.”

3 So Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?”
“Yes, it is as you say,” Jesus replied.

Cross References for Luke 23:2-3

Romans 13:7 - Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respe... Click to read the verse Romans 13:7 Click to read the verse Romans 13:7

Genesis 39:14 - she called her household servants. “Look,” she said to them, “this Hebrew has been brought to u... Click to read the verse Genesis 39:14 Click to read the verse Genesis 39:14

Micah 5:2 - “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will c... Click to read the verse Micah 5:2 Click to read the verse Micah 5:2

Psalms 35:11 - Ruthless witnesses come forward; they question me on things I know nothing about. Click to read the verse Psalms 35:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 35:11

1 Kings 18:17 - When he saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, you troubler of Israel?” Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:17 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:17

John 19:12 - From then on, Pilate tried to set Jesus free, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you let this man ... Click to read the verse John 19:12 Click to read the verse John 19:12

Exodus 5:4 - But the king of Egypt said, “Moses and Aaron, why are you taking the people away from their lab... Click to read the verse Exodus 5:4 Click to read the verse Exodus 5:4

Amos 7:10 - Amos and Amaziah Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent a message to Jeroboam king of Israel: “... Click to read the verse Amos 7:10 Click to read the verse Amos 7:10

Acts 24:5 - “We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jews all over the wor... Click to read the verse Acts 24:5 Click to read the verse Acts 24:5

Acts 16:20-21 - They brought them before the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews, and are throwing our ci... Click to read the verse Acts 16:20-21 Click to read the verse Acts 16:20-21

Jeremiah 38:4 - Then the officials said to the king, “This man should be put to death. He is discouraging the s... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 38:4 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 38:4

Romans 13:6 - This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full tim... Click to read the verse Romans 13:6 Click to read the verse Romans 13:6

Matthew 26:59-60 - The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:59-60 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:59-60

1 Kings 21:10-13 - But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify that he has cursed both God and the ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:10-13 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:10-13

Jeremiah 20:10 - I hear many whispering, “Terror on every side! Report him! Let’s report him!” All my friends ar... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 20:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 20:10

Zechariah 11:8 - In one month I got rid of the three shepherds. The flock detested me, and I grew weary of them Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:8 Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:8

Luke 23:14 - and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I h... Click to read the verse Luke 23:14 Click to read the verse Luke 23:14

1 Kings 21:13 - Then two scoundrels came and sat opposite him and brought charges against Naboth before the peo... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:13 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:13

Luke 20:24 - “Show me a denarius. Whose portrait and inscription are on it?” Click to read the verse Luke 20:24 Click to read the verse Luke 20:24

Matthew 22:21 - “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God wh... Click to read the verse Matthew 22:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:21

Mark 12:14 - They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity. You aren’t swayed by m... Click to read the verse Mark 12:14 Click to read the verse Mark 12:14

Psalms 69:12 - Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of the drunkards. Click to read the verse Psalms 69:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 69:12

Nehemiah 2:19 - But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official and Geshem the Arab heard about i... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 2:19 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 2:19

Matthew 27:63 - “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three d... Click to read the verse Matthew 27:63 Click to read the verse Matthew 27:63

Acts 24:13 - And they cannot prove to you the charges they are now making against me. Click to read the verse Acts 24:13 Click to read the verse Acts 24:13

2 Chronicles 18:26 - and say, ‘This is what the king says: Put this fellow in prison and give him nothing but bread ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:26 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:26

Jeremiah 37:13-15 - But when he reached the Benjamin Gate, the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of S... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 37:13-15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 37:13-15

Acts 25:7 - When Paul appeared, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many s... Click to read the verse Acts 25:7 Click to read the verse Acts 25:7

Nehemiah 6:6 - in which was written: “It is reported among the nations—and Geshem says it is true—that you and... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 6:6 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 6:6

Acts 17:6-7 - But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city off... Click to read the verse Acts 17:6-7 Click to read the verse Acts 17:6-7

Luke 23:25 - He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they a... Click to read the verse Luke 23:25 Click to read the verse Luke 23:25

Psalms 62:4 - They fully intend to topple him from his lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mou... Click to read the verse Psalms 62:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 62:4

Luke 23:5 - But they insisted, “He stirs up the people all over Judea by his teaching. He started in Galile... Click to read the verse Luke 23:5 Click to read the verse Luke 23:5

Mark 15:3-5 - The chief priests accused him of many things. Click to read the verse Mark 15:3-5 Click to read the verse Mark 15:3-5

Matthew 26:61 - and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in thre... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:61 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:61

Matthew 17:27 - “But so that we may not offend them, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fis... Click to read the verse Matthew 17:27 Click to read the verse Matthew 17:27

Jeremiah 37:13 - But when he reached the Benjamin Gate, the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of S... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 37:13 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 37:13

John 18:30 - “If he were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed him over to you.” Click to read the verse John 18:30 Click to read the verse John 18:30

Acts 17:7 - and Jason has welcomed them into his house. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that ... Click to read the verse Acts 17:7 Click to read the verse Acts 17:7

Mark 14:61-62 - But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Chr... Click to read the verse Mark 14:61-62 Click to read the verse Mark 14:61-62

Psalms 64:3-6 - They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their words like deadly arrows. Click to read the verse Psalms 64:3-6 Click to read the verse Psalms 64:3-6

Mark 12:17 - Then Jesus said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.” And they w... Click to read the verse Mark 12:17 Click to read the verse Mark 12:17

Luke 23:10 - The chief priests and the teachers of the law were standing there, vehemently accusing him. Click to read the verse Luke 23:10 Click to read the verse Luke 23:10

Matthew 12:10 - and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, they asked him... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:10

John 9:29 - We know that God spoke to Moses, but as for this fellow, we don’t even know where he comes from.” Click to read the verse John 9:29 Click to read the verse John 9:29

Mark 14:55-56 - The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus so that they ... Click to read the verse Mark 14:55-56 Click to read the verse Mark 14:55-56

1 Peter 3:16-18 - keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in C... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:16-18 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:16-18

Mark 15:12 - “What shall I do, then, with the one you call the king of the Jews?” Pilate asked them. Click to read the verse Mark 15:12 Click to read the verse Mark 15:12

Luke 20:20-25 - Paying Taxes to Caesar Keeping a close watch on him, they sent spies, who pretended to be hones... Click to read the verse Luke 20:20-25 Click to read the verse Luke 20:20-25

John 18:33-37 - Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the... Click to read the verse John 18:33-37 Click to read the verse John 18:33-37

Luke 22:69-70 - But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God.” Click to read the verse Luke 22:69-70 Click to read the verse Luke 22:69-70

Luke 23:19 - (Barabbas had been thrown into prison for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) Click to read the verse Luke 23:19 Click to read the verse Luke 23:19