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Mark 15:10

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 15:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For he perceived that for envy the chief priests had delivered him up.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For he perceived that for envy the chief priests had delivered him up.
Mark 15:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7And there was one called Barabbas, [lying] bound with them that had made insurrection, men who in the insurrection had committed murder.
8And the multitude went up and began to ask him [to do] as he was wont to do unto them.
9And Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?
10For he perceived that for envy the chief priests had delivered him up.
11But the chief priests stirred up the multitude, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.
12And Pilate again answered and said unto them, What then shall I do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?
13And they cried out again, Crucify him.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For he knew that the chief priests, etc..] The Persic version reads in the singular, “the chief of the priests”, or the high priest, Caiaphas, had delivered him for envy; at his popularity through his doctrine and miracles, and not from any principle of equity and justice, or from any regard to Caesar; (see Gill on “<402718>Matthew 27:18”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“for envy: Gen 4:4-6, Gen 37:11; Sa1 18:8, Sa1 18:9; Pro 27:4; Ecc 4:4; Mat 27:18; Act 13:45; Tit 3:3; Jam 3:14-16, Jam 4:5; Jo1 3:12 Mark 15:11”
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