Luke 23:6

But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

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WEBBE

But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

BSB

When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

KJV

When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.

ASV

But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilæan.

BBE

But at these words Pilate said, Is the man a Galilaean?

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Πιλᾶτος Pilatos Pilate G4091 δὲ de now G1161 ἀκούσας akousas having heard G191 Γαλιλαίαν Galilaian Galilee G1056 ἐπηρώτησεν epērōtēsen asked G1905 εἰ ei whether G1487 ὁ ho the G3588 ἄνθρωπος anthrōpos man G444 Γαλιλαῖός Galilaios a Galilean G1057 ἐστιν estin is G1510

The early church

Pilate having determined not to question our Lord concerning the above-mentioned accusation, is the rather glad now that an opportunity offers to escape from passing judgment upon Him. Hence it is said, When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilæan.
Bede · d. 735Catena Aurea (Aquinas, 1274)

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 6–12

Herod had heard many things of Jesus in Galilee, and out of curiosity longed to see him. The poorest beggar that asked a miracle for the relief of his necessity, was never denied; but this proud prince, who asked for a miracle only to gratify his curiosity, is refused. He might have seen Christ and his wondrous works in Galilee, and would not, therefore it is justly said, Now he would see them, and shall not. Herod sent Christ again to Pilate: the friendships of wicked men are often formed by union in wickedness. They agree in little, except in enmity to God, and contempt of Christ.

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Pontius

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Jesus, The ChristRulersGalileeHerod

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