Mark 15:10

The Crowd Chooses Barabbas · Mark 15:6–11
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Translations

Modern
For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over.
Traditional
For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy.
Literal
For he was aware that the chief priests had delivered Him up because of envy.
Latin
Sciebat enim quod per invidiam tradidissent eum summi sacerdotes.

Original

Greek
English
For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over.

Notes

Pilate wanted to release Jesus. However, the crowd became very angry and excited. They would not listen to reason or allow further discussion.

After Peter denied Christ , Mark returns to the story of Jesus and his trial. Pilate's hesitating under pressure matches what other sources say about his personality.

Theme notes and profiles

Pontius Pilate

Events

Parallels

Matthew 27:15–23 Luke 23:13–25

Glossary

Barabbas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Freedom, Liberty Gospel Mark, Gospel of Passion

Topics

Barabbas: A Prisoner Released by Pilate Complicity: Pilate, in the Death of Jesus Court: Corrupt Envy: Chief Priests Envy: Priests, of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Tried in Front of Pilate (In Jerusalem) Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Malice: The Jewish Leaders Toward Jesus