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Mark 15:14

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 15:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, Crucify him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, Crucify him.
Mark 15:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
16And the soldiers led him away within the court, which is the Praetorium; and they call together the whole band.
17And they clothe him with purple, and platting a crown of thorns, they put it on 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
“Then Pilate said unto them, etc..] The third time, (<422322>Luke 23:22); why, what evil hath he done? worthy of death. They had charged him with many things, but proved nothing against him. Pilate could find no fault in him, and judged him an innocent person, and therefore was loth to condemn him: and they cried out the more exceedingly; with louder voices, and greater vehemency, the more they found he was inclined to save him: crucify him; nothing short of death would satisfy them, and no other death but that of the cross; (see Gill on “<402722>Matthew 27:22”), (see Gill on “<402723>Matthew 27:23”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Why: Isa 53:9; Mat 27:4, Mat 27:19, Mat 27:24, Mat 27:54; Luk 23:4, Luk 23:14, Luk 23:15, Luk 23:21, Luk 23:41, Luk 23:47; Joh 18:38; Joh 19:6; Heb 7:26; Pe1 1:19 And: Psa 69:4; Isa 53:3; Mat 27:23-25; Luk 23:23, Luk 23:24; Joh 19:12-15; Act 7:54-57, Act 19:34, Act 22:22, Act 22:23 Mark 15:15”
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