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Mark 15:5

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 15:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But Jesus no more answered anything; insomuch that Pilate marvelled.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But Jesus no more answered anything; insomuch that Pilate marvelled.
Mark 15:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering saith unto him, Thou sayest.
3And the chief priests accused him of many things.
4And Pilate again asked him, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they accuse thee of.
5But Jesus no more answered anything; insomuch that Pilate marvelled.
6Now at the feast he used to release unto them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.
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.
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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 Jesus yet answered nothing, etc..] He still continued silent, and made no defence for himself, which the governor was willing to give him an opportunity to make, and, as his friend, urged him to it: so that Pilate marvelled; what should be the meaning of his silence, when he was so capable of defending himself, and was so innocent, as Pilate himself was ready to believe; and yet the things he was charged with were of, the highest nature, and by persons of the greatest figure in the nation; so that his silence exposed him to a great deal of danger, which Pilate thought might easily be avoided by answering for himself; (see Gill on “<402714>Matthew 27:14”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Jesus: Isa 53:7; Joh 19:9 Pilate: Psa 71:7; Isa 8:18; Zac 3:8; Mat 27:14; Co1 4:9 Mark 15:6”
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