Mark 15:3

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

Modern
And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things.
Traditional
And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing.
Literal
And the chief priests were accusing Him harshly.
Latin
Et accusabant eum summi sacerdotes in multis.

Interlinear

Greek
English
And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things.

Notes

Pilate asked Jesus to defend himself against the charges.

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Jesus, the Christ: Led by the Council to Pilate (In Jerusalem) Self-Defense: Accused Persons Heard In Slander: Priests