Mark 15:11

Translations

Modern

But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead.

Traditional

But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.

Literal

But the chief priests stirred up the crowd so that he might release to them Barabbas instead.

Latin

Pontifices autem concitaverunt turbam, ut magis Barabbam dimitteret eis.

Interlinear

Greek

English

But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead.

Notes

Mark 15:9–14

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

Mark 15:1–15

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

Related verses

Acts 3:14
You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.
Matthew 27:20
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.
Hosea 5:1
“Hear this, O priests! Take heed, O house of Israel! Give ear, O royal house! For this judgment is against you because you have been a snare at Mizpah, a net spread out on Tabor.
John 18:40
“Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)

Parallels

Matthew 27:15–23 Luke 23:13–25

People

Barabbas: A notorious prisoner released instead of Jesus

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 Jesus, the Christ: Tried in Front of Pilate (In Jerusalem) Priest: Incite the People to Ask That Barabbas be Released and Jesus be Destroyed

Mark 15:11

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