Bible Strands
Matthew 26:62
So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The high priest rises during the trial and addresses Jesus directly after false witnesses claim He promised to destroy and rebuild the temple.
The words — ἀναστὰς (anastas) means “having stood up,” and οὐδὲν ἀποκρίνῃ (ouden apokrinē) literally translates to “answer nothing” or “have no answer.”
The thread — This unresponded accusation parallels the high priest’s questioning in John 18:19, Pilate’s inquiry in John 19:9, and the chief priests’ charges in Matthew 27:12.
Why it lands — The text records the high priest’s demand for a defense before Jesus remains silent, requiring the reader to confront the weight of unmet accusations and the deliberate restraint of the accused.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?
Cross-references
- John 18:19 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching.
- John 19:9 and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer.
- Matthew 27:12 And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.
- Mark 14:60 So the high priest stood up before them and questioned Jesus, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”
- Luke 23:9 Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.