Mark 15:9

Translations

Modern

“Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked.

Traditional

But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

Literal

But Pilate answered them, saying, “Do you desire that I should release to you the King of the Jews?”

Latin

Pilatus autem respondit eis, et dixit: Vultis dimittam vobis regem Judæorum?

Original

Greek

English

“Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked.

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

John 19:14–16
It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. And Pilate said to the Jews, “Here is your King!”
Acts 3:13–15
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him.
John 19:4–5
Once again Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against Him.”
John 18:39
But it is your custom that I release to you one prisoner at the Passover. So then, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”
Matthew 27:17–21
So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”

Parallels

Matthew 27:15–23 Luke 23:13–25

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province 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)

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