KJV ORIGINAL
When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Pilate heard them mention Galilee, he asked if Jesus was actually from there.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Pilate was looking for any excuse to pass the buck on this decision.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is on trial before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, after being accused by religious leaders. When Pilate learns that Jesus is from Galilee, he asks if He is a Galilean because Galilee was under the jurisdiction of Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of that region. This inquiry reflects the political divisions of the time, as Pilate hoped to transfer the case to Herod to avoid making a direct decision.
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