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Mark 15:11

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 15:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But the chief priests stirred up the multitude, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But the chief priests stirred up the multitude, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.
Mark 15:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
14And Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, 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
“But the chief priests moved the people, etc..] Greatly solicited and persuaded them, both in person, and by their officers they employed, and dispersed among them, to make use of arguments with them to prevail upon them: that he should rather release Barabbas unto them; than Jesus of Nazareth; choosing rather to have a murderer granted unto them, than the holy and just one. The Persic version, as before, reads, “the chief of the priests”; but they were all concerned, and were the most active men in bringing about the death of Christ; though Caiaphas was behind none of them in envy, rage, and malice; (see Gill on “<402720>Matthew 27:20”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Hos 5:1; Mat 27:20; Joh 18:40; Act 3:14 Mark 15:12”
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