Mark 15:14

Translations

Modern

“Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”

Traditional

Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.

Literal

And Pilate was saying to them, “Why? What evil did He commit?” But they shouted much more, “Crucify Him!”

Latin

Pilatus vero dicebat illis: Quid enim mali fecit? At illi magis clamabant: Crucifige eum.

Original

Greek

English

“Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”

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

Luke 23:41
We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
Isaiah 53:9
He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.
Luke 23:14–15
…and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him.
1 Peter 1:19
…but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.
John 18:38
“What is truth?” Pilate asked. And having said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, “I find no basis for a charge against Him.
Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
Luke 23:47
When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.”
Acts 22:22–23
The crowd listened to Paul until he made this statement. Then they lifted up their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He is not fit to live!”
Matthew 27:4
“I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.”
Luke 23:23–24
But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices for Jesus to be crucified. And their clamor prevailed.
Acts 19:34
But when they realized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”
Matthew 27:23–25
“Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”

Parallels

Matthew 27:24–26

People

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) Persecution of Jesus

Mark 15:14

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