Luke 23:15

American Standard Version

no, nor yet Herod: for he sent him back unto us; and behold, nothing worthy of death hath been done by him.

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
Neither has Herod, because he sent him back to us. Clearly, he has done nothing to deserve death.

King James Version (1611)
No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him, and loe, nothing worthy of death is done vnto him.

King James Version
No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him.

English Standard Version
Neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. Look, nothing deserving death has been done by him.

New American Standard Bible
"No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothing deserving death has been done by Him.

New Century Version
Also, Herod found nothing wrong with him; he sent him back to us. Look, he has done nothing for which he should die.

Amplified Bible
"No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and indeed, He has done nothing to deserve death.

New American Standard Bible (1995)
"No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothing deserving death has been done by Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothing deserving death has been done by Him.

Berean Standard Bible
Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death.

Contemporary English Version
Herod didn't find him guilty either and sent him back. This man doesn't deserve to be put to death!

Complete Jewish Bible
And neither did Herod, because he sent him back to us. Clearly, he has not done anything that merits the death penalty.

Darby Translation
nor Herod either, for I remitted you to him, and behold, nothing worthy of death is done by him.

Easy-to-Read Version
Herod didn't find him guilty either. He sent him back to us. Look, he has done nothing bad enough for the death penalty.

Geneva Bible (1587)
No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him: and loe, nothing worthy of death is done of him.

George Lamsa Translation
Not even has Herod; for I sent him to him; and behold, he has done nothing worthy of death.

Good News Translation
Nor did Herod find him guilty, for he sent him back to us. There is nothing this man has done to deserve death.

Lexham English Bible
But neither did Herod, because he sent him back to us. And behold, nothing deserving death has been done by him.

Literal Translation
But neither did Herod, for I sent you up to him; and, behold, nothing worthy of death is done by Him.

Bible in Basic English
And Herod is of the same opinion, for he has sent him back to us; for, you see, he has done nothing for which I might put him to death.

Hebrew Names Version
Neither has Herod, for I sent you to him, and see, nothing worthy of death has been done by him.

International Standard Version
Nor does Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death.

Etheridge Translation
nor also Herodes; for I sent him unto him, and, behold, nothing worthy of death is done to him:

Murdock Translation
Neither yet Herod: for I sent him to him, and lo, nothing deserving death hath been done by him.

Bishop's Bible (1568)
No, nor yet Herode: For I sent you to hym, and loe nothing worthy of death is done to hym.

English Revised Version
no, nor yet Herod: for he sent him back unto us; and behold, nothing worthy of death hath been done by him.

World English Bible
Neither has Herod, for I sent you to him, and see, nothing worthy of death has been done by him.

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Nor yet Herod; for I sent you to him; and lo, he hath done nothing worthy of death.

Weymouth's New Testament
No, nor does Herod; for he has sent him back to us; and, you see, there is nothing he has done that deserves death.

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
nether Eroude, for he hath sent hym ayen to vs, and lo! no thing worthi of deth is don to hym.

Update Bible Version
no, nor yet Herod: for he sent him back to us; and look, nothing worthy of death has been done by him.

Webster's Bible Translation
No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and lo, nothing worthy of death is done to him:

New English Translation
Neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. Look, he has done nothing deserving death.

New King James Version
no, neither did Herod, for I sent you back to him; [fn] and indeed nothing deserving of death has been done by Him.

New Living Translation
Herod came to the same conclusion and sent him back to us. Nothing this man has done calls for the death penalty.

New Life Bible
Herod found nothing wrong with Him because he sent Him back to us. There is no reason to have Him put to death.

New Revised Standard
Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death.

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Nay! nor Herod; for he hath sent him back unto you, - and lo! nothing worthy of death, hath been done by him.

Douay-Rheims Bible
No, nor Herod neither. For, I sent you to him: and behold, nothing worthy of death is done to him.

Revised Standard Version
neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. Behold, nothing deserving death has been done by him;

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
No nor yet Herode. For I sent you to him: and lo no thinge worthy of deeth is done to him.

Young's Literal Translation
no, nor yet Herod, for I sent you back unto him, and lo, nothing worthy of death is having been done by him;

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Nor yet Herode: for I sent you to him, and beholde, there is brought vpon hi nothinge, that is worthy of death.

Mace New Testament (1729)
for I referr'd you to him, and you see nothing that is capital, has been made out against him.

Simplified Cowboy Version
And for that matter, even your own ruler Herod has found nothing to warrant his death.

Contextual Overview

¹³ And Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, ¹⁴ 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: ¹⁵ no, nor yet Herod: for he sent him back unto us; and behold, nothing worthy of death hath been done by him. ¹⁶ I will therefore chastise him, and release him. But they cried out all together, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:— one who for a certain insurrection made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison. And Pilate spake unto them again, desiring to release Jesus; but they shouted, saying, Crucify, crucify him. And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath this man done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him and release him. But they were urgent with loud voices, asking that he might be crucified. And their voices prevailed. And Pilate gave sentence that what they asked for should be done. And he released him that for insurrection and murder had been cast into prison, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will. And when they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to bear it after Jesus. And there followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who bewailed and lamented him. But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. For behold, the days are coming, in which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the breasts that never gave suck. Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us. For if they do these things in the green tree, what shall be done in the dry? And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. And when they came unto the place which is called The skull, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand and the other on the left. And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots. And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also scoffed at him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, his chosen. And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, offering him vinegar, and saying, If thou art the King of the Jews, save thyself. And there was also a superscription over him, This is the King of the Jews . And one of the malefactors that were hanged railed on him, saying, Art not thou the Christ? save thyself and us. But the other answered, and rebuking him said, Dost thou not even fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said, Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom. And he said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise. And it was now about the sixth hour, and a darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, the sun's light failing: and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. And Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said this, he gave up the ghost. And when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. And all the multitudes that came together to this sight, when they beheld the things that were done, returned smiting their breasts. And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed with him from Galilee, stood afar off, seeing these things. And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good and righteous man (he had not consented to their counsel and deed), a man of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who was looking for the kingdom of God: this man went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. And he took it down, and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that was hewn in stone, where never man had yet lain. And it was the day of the Preparation, and the sabbath drew on. And the women, who had come with him out of Galilee, followed after, and beheld the tomb, and how his body was laid. And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments. And on the sabbath they rested according to the commandment. ¹⁷ And the whole company of them rose up, and brought him before Pilate. And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ a king. And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest. And Pilate said unto the chief priests and the multitudes, I find no fault in this man. But they were the more urgent, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Judaea, and beginning from Galilee even unto this place. But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean. And when he knew that he was of Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him unto Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem in these days. Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle done by him. And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing. And the chief priests and the scribes stood, vehemently accusing him. And Herod with his soldiers set him at nought, and mocked him, and arraying him in gorgeous apparel sent him back to Pilate. And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day: for before they were at enmity between themselves. And Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 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: no, nor yet Herod: for he sent him back unto us; and behold, nothing worthy of death hath been done by him. I will therefore chastise him, and release him. ¹⁸ But they cried out all together, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:— ¹⁹ one who for a certain insurrection made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison. ²⁰ And Pilate spake unto them again, desiring to release Jesus; ²¹ but they shouted, saying, Crucify, crucify him. ²² And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath this man done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him and release him.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

nothing: Rather, "nothing worthy of death is committed my him;" ̓נונסבדלוםןם [Strong's G4238], בץפש [Strong's G848], being put for ̓נונסבדלוםןם ץנ̓ [Strong's G5259], בץפןץ [Strong's G848], or נונסבקום [Strong's G4238], בץפןע [Strong's G846], "he hath done nothing." Luke 23:15

Reciprocal: Jeremiah 26:16 - General Daniel 6:4 - but Matthew 14:1 - Herod Mark 15:14 - Why Luke 23:4 - I find Luke 23:10 - and vehemently Acts 23:9 - We Acts 26:31 - This man

Cross-References

Exodus 30:13
This they shall give, every one that passeth over unto them that are numbered: half a shekel after the shekel of the sanctuary (the shekel is twenty gerahs), half a shekel for an offering to Jehovah.

Exodus 30:15
The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less, than the half shekel, when they give the offering of Jehovah, to make atonement for your souls.

Ezekiel 45:12
And the shekel shall be twenty gerahs; twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

No, nor yet Herod,.... Who was a Jew, and better versed in their religious affairs, and understood the nature of such charges, and the amount of them, and what was sufficient proof in such cases; and who had also examined Jesus, and that in their presence, and had heard all that they had to accuse him with, and yet found no fault in him of any such kind, as to condemn him to death for it:

for I sent you to him; along with Jesus, to make your allegations against him good before him; or, "I sent him to him", as the Syriac version reads; that is, Jesus to him, as the Persic version expresses, he being of his country, and belonging to his jurisdiction; or, "he sent him back to us"; as the Arabic version reads, and three of Beza's copies: that is, Herod, after he had examined Jesus, and found no fault in him, sent him again to us; not being able to make out any crime against him, or to pass any judgment on the matter, for it follows;

and lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him; or "by him": the sense is, either that it appeared to Herod, that Christ had done nothing that deserved death; or that nothing was done to him by Herod, which showed that he thought he was worthy of it; since he passed no sentence on him, nor ordered him to be scourged, nor delivered him into the hands of an executioner, or to be imprisoned until things could be cleared up.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Nothing worthy of death is done unto him - Deserving of death. The charges are not proved against him. They had had every opportunity of proving them, first before Pilate and then before Herod, unjustly subjecting him to trial before “two” men in succession, and thus giving them a double opportunity of condemning him, and yet, after all, he was declared by both to be innocent. There could be no better evidence that he “was” innocent.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Luke 23:15. No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him — That is, to see whether he could find that Christ had ever attempted to raise any disaffection or sedition among the Galileans, among whom he had spent the principal part of his life; and yet Herod has not been able to find out any evil in his conduct. Your own accusations I have fully weighed, and find them to the last degree frivolous.

Instead of ανεπεμψα γαρ ὑμας προς αυτον, for I sent you to him, BHKLM, and many other MSS., with some versions, read ανεπεμψεν γαρ αυτον προς ἡμας, for he hath sent him to us. As if he had said, Herod hath sent him back to us, which is a sure proof that he hath found no blame in him."

Nothing worthy of death is done unto him. — Or rather, nothing worthy of death is committed by him, Πεπραγμενον αυτῳ, not, done unto him. This phrase is of the same sense with ουδεν πεπραχεν αυτος, he hath done nothing, and is frequent in the purest Attic writers. See many examples in Kypke.