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Mark 15:12

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What does Mark 15:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Pilate again answered and said unto them, What then shall I do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Pilate again answered and said unto them, What then shall I do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?
Mark 15:12 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
15And Pilate, wishing to content the multitude, released unto them Barabbas, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.
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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
“And Pilate answered and said again unto them, etc..] Being astonished that they should ask the release of such an infamous person; and being very desirous of saving Jesus: what will ye then that I shall do unto him, whom ye call the king of the Jews? at least many of you; would you have me put him to death? surely this can never be desired; or would you have me inflict some slight punishment on him, as scourging him, and so dismiss him? (see Gill on “<402722>Matthew 27:22”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“What: Mat 27:22, Mat 27:23; Luk 23:20-24; Joh 19:14-16 whom: Mar 15:1, Mar 15:2, Mar 11:9-11; Pro 2:6, Pro 2:7; Isa 9:6, Isa 9:7; Jer 23:5, Jer 23:6; Zac 9:9; Mat 2:2-4; Mat 21:5; Luk 23:2; Act 5:31 Mark 15:14”
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