Luke 22:68
What does Luke 22:68 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 22:68 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 22:68 means
Jesus continues: even if He were to question them, they would not answer. This exposes the one-sided, hostile nature of the proceeding. They are not seeking truth but a pretext for condemnation. Dialogue requires openness; their hearts are shut. The verse underscores the futility of debate with entrenched malice. Jesus will not engage on their terms. Instead, He will make a declarative statement about the Son of man’s exaltation, placing His identity beyond their present jurisdiction. The leaders’ refusal to answer reveals a court more intent on verdict than justice. This drives the narrative to Jesus’ profound self-witness and their self-condemnation in rejecting the One who stands before them.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and if I ask you, ye will not answer.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and if I ask you, ye will not answer.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And if I put a question to you, you will not give an answer.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and if I also question <FI>you<Fi> , ye will not answer me or send me away;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And if I shall also ask you, you will not answer me, nor let me go.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and if I should ask [you], ye would not answer me at all, nor let me go;
Context
After noting that the council will not believe His claims nor answer His questions, Jesus will pivot to proclaim a future reality about the Son of man seated at the right hand of God’s power. This assertion of coming exaltation triggers the leaders to ask if He is the Son of God. His affirmative reply, placed in their own words, becomes the basis for their declaration that no further testimony is needed—they have heard from His own mouth.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 20:41
And he said unto them, How say they that the Christ is David’s son?
- Luke 20:3
And he answered and said unto them, I also will ask you a question; and tell me:
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