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Mark 15

Mark 15:2

Jesus Delivered to Pilate · Mark 15:1–5
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Translations

Modern
So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
Traditional
And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.
Literal
And Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And answering, He says to him, “You say.”
Latin
Et interrogavit eum Pilatus: Tu es rex Judæorum? At ille respondens, ait illi: Tu dicis.

Original

Greek
English
So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

Notes

Mark 15:2

  • The phrase King of the Jews is similar to the Jewish title "King of Israel" in 15:32.

  • You have said so: The response Jesus gives to Pilate's question appears in all four Gospels. Jesus clearly understood himself to be a king (10:37–38; 11:9–10; 12:35–37). Pilate eventually crucified him for this reason (15:26). But Pilate knew Jesus was not a political threat (John 18:33–39).

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

Parallels

Matthew 27:1–2

People

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

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Judge Mark, Gospel of Passion

Topics

Indictments: The Second, of Treason Jesus, the Christ: Led by the Council to Pilate (In Jerusalem) Pleading: Jesus Declined to Plead Self-Defense: Accused Persons Heard In