Luke 23:1

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Luke 23:1–3 · Berean Standard Bible

1 Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate.

2 And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”

3 So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

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