context: Johann Eck, speaking on behalf of the Empire as assistant of the Archbishop of Trier, presented Luther with copies of his writings laid out on a table and asked him if the books were his, and whether he stood by their contents. Luther confirmed he was their author, but requested time to think about the answer to the second question. He prayed, consulted friends, and gave his response the next day:
question: After asking if the books were his, what else did Eck ask Luther?
answers: stood by their contents whether he stood by their contents whether he stood by their contents.