Mark 15:12

Translations

Modern

So Pilate asked them again, “What then do you want me to do with the One you call the King of the Jews?”

Traditional

And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?

Literal

And Pilate, answering, was saying to them again, “Then what do you desire that I should do with the One whom you call the King of the Jews?”

Latin

Pilatus autem iterum respondens, ait illis: Quid ergo vultis faciam regi Judæorum?

Original

Greek

English

So Pilate asked them again, “What then do you want me to do with the One you call the King of the Jews?”

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

Jeremiah 23:5–6
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
Isaiah 9:6–7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Luke 23:20–24
Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,
Luke 23:2
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.”
Acts 5:31
God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
Matthew 2:2–4
…asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Mark 15:1–2
Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.
Mark 11:9–11
The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”
Proverbs 2:6–7
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
John 19:14–16
It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. And Pilate said to the Jews, “Here is your King!”
Matthew 27:22–23
“What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”

Parallels

Matthew 27:24–26

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial

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)

Mark 15:12

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