Luke 23:14

Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined [him] before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:

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and said to them, “You brought this man before me on a charge of subverting the people. I examined him in your presence and did not find the man guilty of the crime you are accusing him of.

and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him.

and said unto them, Ye brought unto me this man, as one that perverteth the people: and behold, I, having examined him before you, found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:

Luke 23:14 records Pontius Pilate's clear declaration regarding Jesus' innocence after his examination. Despite the vehement accusations from the Jewish leaders, Pilate found no legitimate basis for their charges that Jesus was "perverting the people" or inciting rebellion against Rome. This verse highlights Pilate's initial conviction that Jesus was not guilty of any capital offense.

Context

This verse is situated during the trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea. Jesus had been arrested by the Jewish authorities and brought before Pilate because they lacked the authority to execute him themselves. The chief priests and scribes had accused Jesus of sedition, claiming he forbade paying taxes to Caesar and claimed to be a king (Luke 23:2). Pilate's role was to determine if these charges constituted a crime under Roman law, particularly one that warranted the death penalty. His declaration here follows an initial interrogation of Jesus and a public address to the accusers, as seen in Luke 23:4 where he stated, "I find no fault in this man."

Key Themes

  • Jesus' Innocence: Pilate's statement unequivocally affirms that he found "no fault" in Jesus concerning the accusations. This is a repeated declaration from the Roman governor, underscoring the baseless nature of the charges and the absolute innocence of Christ.
  • False Accusations: The verse highlights the malicious and fabricated nature of the charges brought against Jesus by the religious establishment. They sought to condemn him not based on truth but on envy and a desire to maintain their power.
  • Pilate's Dilemma: Though convinced of Jesus' innocence, Pilate was under immense political pressure from the Jewish crowd and their leaders. This verse sets the stage for Pilate's subsequent attempts to release Jesus and his ultimate capitulation to the crowd's demands.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV phrase "have found no fault" translates the Greek ouden aition (οὐδὲν αἴτιον), which literally means "nothing causative" or "no cause for accusation." This emphasizes that there was no legal basis for their claims against Jesus. The term "perverteth" (διαστρέφοντα, diastrephonta) implies turning aside or corrupting, suggesting that Jesus was misleading the people from their proper allegiance, a charge Pilate clearly rejected.

Practical Application

Luke 23:14 serves as a powerful reminder of divine justice amidst human injustice. It teaches us about:

  • Truth Prevailing: Even when surrounded by false accusations and overwhelming opposition, the truth of Jesus' blamelessness was acknowledged by an unlikely source—a Roman governor.
  • Facing False Accusations: The verse offers comfort and perspective for those who may face unjust criticism or false accusations. Jesus, though completely innocent, endured such treatment, demonstrating how to respond with grace and integrity.
  • The Nature of Human Authority: It illustrates the complexities of human authority and the moral compromises that can arise when conviction is swayed by political expediency or popular demand, rather than unwavering commitment to justice.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Daniel 6:4

    Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he [was] faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.

  • Hebrews 7:26

    For such an high priest became us, [who is] holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

  • Acts 13:28

    And though they found no cause of death [in him], yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.

  • Matthew 27:19

    When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

  • Matthew 27:54

    Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

  • Luke 23:1

    ¶ And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.

  • Luke 23:2

    And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this [fellow] perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

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