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Mark 15:4
Then Pilate questioned Him again, “Have You no answer? Look how many charges they are bringing against You!”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Pilate addresses Jesus immediately after the chief priests present multiple accusations. This interrogation occurs at the trial's midpoint, following the priests' initial charging and preceding Jesus' complete silence.
The words — The Greek palin (again) and epērōta (was questioning) indicate a repeated official interrogation following the first round of charges. Pilate's use of ouk (not) structures his demand as a direct challenge to Jesus' refusal to speak.
The thread — This moment mirrors Matthew 27:13, where Pilate highlights the volume of charges against Jesus, and Matthew 26:62, where the high priest demands a response to the testimony. John 19:10 further records Pilate pressing Jesus for an answer regarding his authority to release or crucify him.
Why it lands — The text presents a formal legal demand that Jesus deliberately refuses to meet. It requires the reader to confront the reality that divine authority operates outside the expected mechanics of human defense and judicial procedure.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee.
Cross-references
- John 19:10 So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?”
- Matthew 26:62 So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”
- Matthew 27:13 Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?”