Mark 15:4

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

Modern
Then Pilate questioned Him again, “Have You no answer? Look how many charges they are bringing against You!”
Traditional
And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee.
Literal
And Pilate began to question Him again, saying, “Do You not answer? See how many things they are accusing You of!”
Latin
Pilatus autem rursum interrogavit eum, dicens: Non respondes quidquam? vide in quantis te accusant.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Then Pilate questioned Him again, “Have You no answer? Look how many charges they are bringing against You!”

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

People

Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial

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