Mark 15:8

Translations

Modern

So the crowd went up and began asking Pilate to keep his custom.

Traditional

And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them.

Literal

And the crowd, having gone up, began to request that which he usually did for them.

Latin

Et cum ascendisset turba, cœpit rogare, sicut semper faciebat illis.

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Greek

English

So the crowd went up and began asking Pilate to keep his custom.

Notes

Mark 15:6–8

The custom described in 15:6–8 is not known outside of the Gospels, but all four Gospels mention it (Matthew 27:15–21; Luke 23:18–25; John 18:37–40). In many cases, ancient societies released prisoners during special holidays.
Barabbas: See also Matthew 27:16–17; Luke 23:19.
who had committed murder during the insurrection: Pilate's willingness to release Barabbas likely shows that Barabbas had not killed Roman citizens or soldiers (Matthew 15:15).

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.

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