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What crime has he committed?&#8221 asked Pilate. But they shouted all the louder, &#8220Crucify him!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Why?” Pilate demanded. “What crime has he committed?” But the mob roared even louder, “Crucify him!” <a href="/esv/mark/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Pilate said to them, “Why? What evil has he done?” But they shouted all the more, “Crucify him.” <a href="/bsb/mark/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!” <a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Pilate was saying to them, "Why? What evil did He commit?" But they shouted much more, "Crucify Him!" <a href="/kjv/mark/15.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him. <a href="/nkjv/mark/15.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Pilate said to them, “Why, what evil has He done?” But they cried out all the more, “Crucify Him!” <a href="/nasb_/mark/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Pilate said to them, “Why, what evil has He done?” But they shouted all the more, “Crucify Him!” <a href="/nasb/mark/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Pilate said to them, &#8220Why, what evil has He done?&#8221 But they shouted all the more, &#8220Crucify Him!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Pilate was saying to them, “Why, what evil has He done?” But they shouted all the more, “Crucify Him!” <a href="/lsb/mark/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Pilate was saying to them, “Why? What evil did He do?” But they shouted all the more, “Crucify Him!” <a href="/amp/mark/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Pilate asked them, “Why, what has He done that is evil?” But they screamed all the more, “Crucify Him!” <a href="/csb/mark/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Pilate said to them, “Why? What has he done wrong? ” But they shouted all the more, “Crucify him! ” <a href="/hcsb/mark/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Pilate said to them, &#8220Why? What has He done wrong?&#8221 But they shouted, &#8220Crucify Him!&#8221 all the more. <a href="/asv/mark/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, Crucify him. <a href="/cev/mark/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Pilate asked, "But what crime has he done?" "Nail him to a cross!" they yelled even louder. <a href="/erv/mark/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, Crucify him. <a href="/gwt/mark/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Pilate said to them, "Why? What has he done wrong?" But they shouted even louder, "Crucify him!" <a href="/gnt/mark/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> "But what crime has he committed?" Pilate asked. They shouted all the louder, "Crucify him!" <a href="/isv/mark/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Why?" Pilate asked them. "What has he done wrong?" But they shouted even louder, "Crucify him!" <a href="/msb/mark/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Why?? asked Pilate. ?What evil has He done?? But they shouted all the louder, ?Crucify Him!? <a href="/net/mark/15.htm">NET Bible</a> Pilate asked them, "Why? What has he done wrong?" But they shouted more insistently, "Crucify him!" <a href="/nheb/mark/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Pilate said to them, "Why, what evil has he done?" But they shouted all the louder, "Crucify him." <a href="/wbt/mark/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Pilate said to them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Why, what crime has he committed?" asked Pilate. But they vehemently shouted, "Crucify Him!" <a href="/web/mark/15.htm">World English Bible</a> Pilate said to them, “Why, what evil has he done?” But they cried out exceedingly, “Crucify him!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Pilate said to them, “Why—what evil did He do?” And they cried out the more vehemently, “Crucify Him!” <a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Pilate was saying to them, "Why? What evil did He commit?" But they shouted much more, "Crucify Him!" <a href="/ylt/mark/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Pilate said to them, 'Why -- what evil did he?' and they cried out the more vehemently, 'Crucify him;' <a href="/slt/mark/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Pilate said to them, But what evil has he done? And they cried out more excessively, Crucify him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Pilate saith to them: Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more: Crucify him. <a href="/cpdv/mark/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet truly, Pilate said to them: “Why? What evil has he done?” But they cried out all the more, “Crucify him.” <a href="/nabre/mark/15.htm">New American Bible</a> Pilate said to them, “Why? What evil has he done?” They only shouted the louder, “Crucify him.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Pilate asked them, “Why, what evil has he done?” But they shouted all the more, “Crucify him!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Pilate said to them, What evil has he done? but they cried aloud the more, Crucify him! <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Pilate said to them, “What evil has he done?” And they were crying out even more, “Crucify him!”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But Pilate said to them: Why, what evil has he done? But they cried vehemently: Crucify him. <a href="/godbey/mark/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Pilate said to them, For what evil hath He done? And they cried out uproariously, Crucify Him. <a href="/haweis/mark/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Pilate said unto them, But what criminal act hath he done? And they cried the more vociferously, Crucify him. <a href="/mace/mark/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Pilate replied, why, what harm has he done? but they cried out more furiously, crucify him. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Why, what crime has he committed?" asked Pilate. But they vehemently shouted, "Crucify Him!" <a href="/worrell/mark/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Pilate said to them, "Why, what evil did He do?" But they cried out vehemently, "Crucify Him!" <a href="/worsley/mark/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But Pilate said unto them, Why, what ill has He done? And they cried out the more vehemently, Crucify Him. <a href="/parallel/mark/15-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=5315" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/15.htm">Pilate Delivers up Jesus</a> …13And they shouted back, “Crucify Him!” 14<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">“Why?”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegen (V-IIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">asked</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4091.htm" title="4091: Pilatos (N-NMS) -- Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.">Pilate.</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“What</a> <a href="/greek/2556.htm" title="2556: kakon (Adj-ANS) -- Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.">evil</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">has He done?”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2896.htm" title="2896: ekraxan (V-AIA-3P) -- To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to croak or scream, i.e. to call aloud.">they shouted</a> <a href="/greek/4057.htm" title="4057: perissōs (Adv) -- Greatly, exceedingly, abundantly, vehemently. Adverb from perissos; superabundantly.">all the louder,</a> <a href="/greek/4717.htm" title="4717: Staurōson (V-AMA-2S) -- From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness.">“Crucify</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him!”</a> 15And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/27-23.htm">Matthew 27:23</a> “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!” <a href="/luke/23-22.htm">Luke 23:22</a> A third time he said to them, “What evil has this man done? I have found in Him no offense worthy of death. So after I punish Him, I will release Him.” <a href="/john/19-4.htm">John 19:4-6</a> Once again Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against Him.” / When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!” / As soon as the chief priests and officers saw Him, they shouted, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” “You take Him and crucify Him,” Pilate replied, “for I find no basis for a charge against Him.” <a href="/acts/3-13.htm">Acts 3:13-15</a> The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him. / You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. / You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of this fact. <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a> He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth. <a href="/1_peter/2-22.htm">1 Peter 2:22-23</a> “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a> Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay. <a href="/john/18-38.htm">John 18:38</a> “What is truth?” Pilate asked. And having said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, “I find no basis for a charge against Him. <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24</a> When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” <a href="/luke/23-4.htm">Luke 23:4</a> Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.” <a href="/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12-15</a> From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” / When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, which in Hebrew is Gabbatha. / It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. And Pilate said to the Jews, “Here is your King!” ... <a href="/acts/13-28.htm">Acts 13:28</a> And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed. <a href="/psalms/94-21.htm">Psalm 94:21</a> They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a> He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. <a href="/jeremiah/26-15.htm">Jeremiah 26:15</a> But know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves, upon this city, and upon its residents; for truly the LORD has sent me to speak all these words in your hearing.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Pilate said to them, Why, what evil has he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.Why.<a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a> And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.<a href="/matthew/27-4.htm">Matthew 27:4,19,24,54</a> Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that… <a href="/luke/23-4.htm">Luke 23:4,14,15,21,41,47</a> Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man… And.<a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a> They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.<a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.<a href="/matthew/27-23.htm">Matthew 27:23-25</a> And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-7.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/mark/15-13.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/matthew/27-37.htm">Crime</a> <a href="/mark/15-13.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/mark/15-13.htm">Crucify</a> <a href="/mark/14-68.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/mark/15-4.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/mark/14-34.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/matthew/27-23.htm">Louder</a> <a href="/mark/15-12.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/mark/15-13.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/mark/15-3.htm">Urgently</a> <a href="/mark/14-31.htm">Vehemently</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/10-22.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/mark/15-34.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/mark/15-26.htm">Crime</a> <a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/mark/15-20.htm">Crucify</a> <a href="/mark/15-37.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/mark/15-32.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/luke/18-23.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/exodus/19-19.htm">Louder</a> <a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/luke/9-38.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/luke/23-23.htm">Urgently</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Vehemently</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 15</div>1. <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Jesus brought bound, and accused before Pilate.</a> 6. <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Upon the clamor of the people, the murderer Barabbas is released, </a> 12. <a href="/mark/15-12.htm">and Jesus delivered up to be crucified.</a> 16. <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">He is crowned with thorns, spit on, and mocked;</a> 21. <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">faints in bearing his cross;</a> 27. <a href="/mark/15-27.htm">hangs between two thieves;</a> 29. <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">suffers the triumphing reproaches of the crowd;</a> 39. <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">but is confessed by the centurion to be the Son of God;</a> 42. <a href="/mark/15-42.htm">and is honorably buried by Joseph.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“Why?” asked Pilate. Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, is depicted as a reluctant judge in the trial of Jesus. His question "Why?" indicates his struggle to find a legitimate reason for Jesus' execution. Pilate's role is significant as it fulfills the prophecy of Jesus being handed over to the Gentiles (<a href="/matthew/20-19.htm">Matthew 20:19</a>). Historically, Pilate was known for his harsh rule, yet in this instance, he appears hesitant, possibly due to his awareness of Jesus' innocence or his wife's warning (<a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Matthew 27:19</a>).“What evil has He done?” Pilate's inquiry highlights the lack of evidence against Jesus. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is portrayed as sinless, fulfilling the role of the unblemished Lamb of God (<a href="/1_peter/1-19.htm">1 Peter 1:19</a>). This question underscores the injustice of the trial and the fulfillment of <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a>, which speaks of the suffering servant who had done no violence nor was any deceit in His mouth. Pilate's question also reflects the Roman legal system's requirement for a clear charge before execution.But they shouted all the louder, The crowd's increasing volume signifies their growing insistence and pressure on Pilate. This reflects the influence of the chief priests and elders who had stirred up the crowd (<a href="/mark/15-11.htm">Mark 15:11</a>). The scene illustrates the fulfillment of <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Psalm 22:16</a>, where the psalmist speaks of being surrounded by a hostile assembly. The crowd's behavior also mirrors the fickle nature of public opinion, which had previously hailed Jesus as a king during His triumphal entry into Jerusalem (<a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Mark 11:9-10</a>).“Crucify Him!” Crucifixion was a Roman method of execution reserved for the most serious offenders, particularly those guilty of treason or insurrection. The demand for crucifixion reveals the depth of rejection Jesus faced, as He was condemned to die a death considered cursed under Jewish law (<a href="/deuteronomy/21-23.htm">Deuteronomy 21:23</a>). This cry for crucifixion fulfills Jesus' own predictions about His death (<a href="/mark/10-33.htm">Mark 10:33-34</a>) and aligns with the typology of the bronze serpent lifted up in the wilderness (<a href="/john/3-14.htm">John 3:14-15</a>), symbolizing Jesus being lifted up on the cross for the salvation of humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/pontius_pilate.htm">Pontius Pilate</a> The Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus. He is depicted as a reluctant judge, questioning the crowd about the charges against Jesus. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of Christianity, who is on trial and facing crucifixion. He is innocent of any wrongdoing, yet is condemned by the crowd. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The assembly of people in Jerusalem, influenced by the chief priests and elders, demanding Jesus' crucifixion despite His innocence. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events take place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the location of Jesus' crucifixion. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_chief_priests_and_elders.htm">The Chief Priests and Elders</a> Jewish religious leaders who orchestrated the plot against Jesus, inciting the crowd to demand His crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_injustice_of_the_world.htm">The Injustice of the World</a> This passage highlights the reality of injustice, where an innocent man is condemned. As Christians, we are called to stand against injustice and advocate for truth. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_the_crowd.htm">The Influence of the Crowd</a> The crowd's demand for crucifixion shows the danger of mob mentality. Believers should be discerning and not be swayed by popular opinion when it contradicts God's truth. <a href="/topical/p/pilate's_dilemma.htm">Pilate's Dilemma</a> Pilate's struggle reflects the conflict between political expediency and moral integrity. Christians are encouraged to prioritize righteousness over convenience. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' trial and crucifixion fulfill Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_silence_of_jesus.htm">The Silence of Jesus</a> Jesus' silence in the face of false accusations exemplifies humility and trust in God's justice. Believers can learn to respond to false accusations with grace and patience.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 15</a> <a href="/q/who_killed_jesus.htm">Who killed Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_pilate_sympathetic_to_jesus.htm">Why does Pilate appear unusually sympathetic to Jesus when historical records describe him as ruthless?</a> <a href="/q/day_2_journey_events.htm">What key events occur in Journey to the Cross, Part 39?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_journey_to_the_cross_39.htm">What key events occur in Journey to the Cross, Part 39?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/mark/15-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Why?” γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. asked ἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. Pilate. Πιλᾶτος (Pilatos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4091.htm">Strong's 4091: </a> Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman. “What Τί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. has He done ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. wrong?” κακόν (kakon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2556.htm">Strong's 2556: </a> Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. they shouted ἔκραξαν (ekraxan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud. all the louder, περισσῶς (perissōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4057.htm">Strong's 4057: </a> Greatly, exceedingly, abundantly, vehemently. Adverb from perissos; superabundantly. “Crucify Σταύρωσον (Staurōson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4717.htm">Strong's 4717: </a> From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness. Him!” αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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