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Again the high priest asked him, &#8220Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> But Jesus was silent and made no reply. Then the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” <a href="/esv/mark/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> But he remained silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?” <a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But He was silent, and did not answer. Again the high priest was questioning Him, and says to Him, "Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" <a href="/kjv/mark/14.htm">King James Bible</a> But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? <a href="/nkjv/mark/14.htm">New King James Version</a> But He kept silent and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked Him, saying to Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?” <a href="/nasb_/mark/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But He kept silent and did not offer any answer. Again the high priest was questioning Him, and said to Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” <a href="/nasb/mark/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> But He kept silent and did not answer. Again the high priest was questioning Him, and saying to Him, &#8220Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But He kept silent, and made no answer. Again the high priest was questioning Him, and saying to Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” <a href="/lsb/mark/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But He kept silent and did not answer. Again the high priest was questioning Him and said to Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” <a href="/amp/mark/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Jesus kept silent and gave no answer at all. Again the high priest was questioning Him, and saying to Him, “Are You the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the Son of the Blessed One?” <a href="/csb/mark/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But he kept silent and did not answer. Again the high priest questioned him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One? ” <a href="/hcsb/mark/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But He kept silent and did not answer anything. Again the high priest questioned Him, &#8220Are You the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and saith unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? <a href="/cev/mark/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But Jesus kept quiet and did not say a word. The high priest asked him another question, "Are you the Messiah, the Son of the glorious God?" <a href="/erv/mark/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and saith unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? <a href="/gwt/mark/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But he was silent. The chief priest asked him again, "Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?" <a href="/gnt/mark/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> But Jesus kept quiet and would not say a word. Again the High Priest questioned him, "Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed God?" <a href="/isv/mark/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> But he kept silent and didn't answer at all. The high priest asked him again, "Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?" <a href="/msb/mark/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, ?Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?? <a href="/net/mark/14.htm">NET Bible</a> But he was silent and did not answer. Again the high priest questioned him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" <a href="/nheb/mark/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But he stayed quiet, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" <a href="/wbt/mark/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said to him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But He remained silent, and gave no reply. A second time the High Priest questioned Him. "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" he said. <a href="/web/mark/14.htm">World English Bible</a> But he stayed quiet, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He was keeping silent and did not answer anything. Again the chief priest was questioning Him and says to Him, “Are You the Christ—the Son of the Blessed?” <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But He was silent, and did not answer. Again the high priest was questioning Him, and says to Him, "Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" <a href="/ylt/mark/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he was keeping silent, and did not answer anything. Again the chief priest was questioning him, and saith to him, 'Art thou the Christ -- the Son of the Blessed?' <a href="/slt/mark/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he was silent, and answered nothing. Again the chief priest asks him, and says to him, Art thou Christ, Son of the Praised.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said to him: Art thou the Christ the Son of the blessed God? <a href="/cpdv/mark/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But he was silent and gave no answer. Again, the high priest questioned him, and he said to him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed God?” <a href="/nabre/mark/14.htm">New American Bible</a> But he was silent and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him and said to him, “Are you the Messiah, the son of the Blessed One?” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But he was silent and did not answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But Jesus was silent, and made no answer. Again the high priest asked him, and said, Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But he was silent, and he did not answer him anything. And again, The High Priest asked him and said, “Are you The Messiah, The Son of The Blessed One?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But he was silent, and made no answer.<CM>Again, the chief priest asked him, and said to him: Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? <a href="/godbey/mark/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He was silent, and answered nothing: again the high priest asked Him, and says to Him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? <a href="/haweis/mark/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But he kept silence, and made them not a word of reply. Again the high-priest questioned him, and said to him, Art thou the Messiah, the Son of the blessed? <a href="/mace/mark/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Jesus remain'd silent, and gave no answer, then the high priest asked him again, and said to him, art thou the Christ, the son of the most High? <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But He remained silent, and gave no reply. A second time the High Priest questioned Him. "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" he said. <a href="/worrell/mark/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But He was silent, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked Him, and says to Him, "Art Thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?" <a href="/worsley/mark/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but he held his peace, and made him no answer. So the high priest asked Him again, and saith to Him, Art thou the Messiah the Son of the blessed God? <a href="/parallel/mark/14-61.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=5107" 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/14.htm">Jesus Faces the Sanhedrin</a> …60So the high priest stood up before them and questioned Jesus, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?” 61<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</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/4623.htm" title="4623: esiōpa (V-IIA-3S) -- To keep silence, be silent, either voluntarily or involuntarily. From siope; to be dumb; figuratively, to be calm.">Jesus remained silent</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apekrinato (V-AIM-3S) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">made no reply.</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: ouden (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. "></a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: Palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">Again</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/749.htm" title="749: archiereus (N-NMS) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">high priest</a> <a href="/greek/1905.htm" title="1905: epērōta (V-IIA-3S) -- To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.">questioned</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> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- 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/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“Are</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ,</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2128.htm" title="2128: Eulogētou (Adj-GMS) -- (used only of God), blessed (as entitled to receive blessing from man), worthy of praise. From eulogeo; adorable.">Blessed One?”</a> 62“I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”…<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/26-63.htm">Matthew 26:63</a> But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.” <a href="/luke/22-67.htm">Luke 22:67-70</a> “If You are the Christ, tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe. / And if I ask you a question, you will not answer. / But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” ... <a href="/john/18-19.htm">John 18:19-21</a> Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching. / “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. / Why are you asking Me? Ask those who heard My message. Surely they know what I said.” <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="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16-17</a> Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” / Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven. <a href="/john/10-24.htm">John 10:24-25</a> So the Jews gathered around Him and demanded, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” / “I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf. <a href="/john/19-9.htm">John 19:9-11</a> and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer. / 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?” / Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.” <a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Acts 8:32-35</a> The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so He did not open His mouth. / In His humiliation He was deprived of justice. Who can recount His descendants? For His life was removed from the earth.” / “Tell me,” said the eunuch, “who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?” ... <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a> 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="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a> The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. <a href="/john/1-49.htm">John 1:49</a> “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” <a href="/matthew/27-12.htm">Matthew 27:12-14</a> And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. / Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?” / But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said to him, Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?he held.<a href="/psalms/39-1.htm">Psalm 39:1,2,9</a> To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me… <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a> He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.<a href="/matthew/27-12.htm">Matthew 27:12-14</a> And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing… Art.<a href="/mark/15-2.htm">Mark 15:2</a> And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.<a href="/matthew/11-3.htm">Matthew 11:3-5</a> And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? … <a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16</a> And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.the Son.<a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.<a href="/psalms/119-12.htm">Psalm 119:12</a> Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6,7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/14-22.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/mark/14-60.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/mark/13-21.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/mark/14-46.htm">Held</a> <a href="/mark/14-60.htm">High</a> <a href="/mark/13-11.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/mark/7-3.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/mark/10-48.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/mark/14-60.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/mark/14-60.htm">Questioned</a> <a href="/mark/13-3.htm">Questioning</a> <a href="/mark/10-48.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Second</a> <a href="/mark/9-34.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/mark/14-41.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-28.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/mark/15-32.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Held</a> <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/1-15.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/luke/1-6.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/luke/1-28.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/mark/15-2.htm">Questioned</a> <a href="/luke/2-46.htm">Questioning</a> <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/mark/14-70.htm">Second</a> <a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/mark/14-70.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 14</div>1. <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">A conspiracy against Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.</a> 10. <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Judas sells his Master for money.</a> 12. <a href="/mark/14-12.htm">Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;</a> 22. <a href="/mark/14-22.htm">after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;</a> 26. <a href="/mark/14-26.htm">declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.</a> 43. <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Judas betrays him with a kiss.</a> 46. <a href="/mark/14-46.htm">Jesus is apprehended in the garden;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/14-53.htm">falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;</a> 65. <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">shamefully abused by them;</a> 66. <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">and thrice denied by Peter.</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/14.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/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Jesus' silence fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a>, which describes the suffering servant as being oppressed and afflicted, yet not opening His mouth. This silence can be seen as a demonstration of His submission to God's will and His awareness of the necessity of His sacrifice. In the cultural context, silence in the face of accusations could be seen as a dignified response, indicating innocence or a refusal to dignify false charges with a response. Jesus' silence also contrasts with His earlier teachings and miracles, where He often spoke with authority, highlighting the gravity of this moment.Again the high priest questioned Him, The high priest, likely Caiaphas, held a significant religious and political role in Jewish society. His questioning of Jesus is part of the Sanhedrin trial, which was convened to find grounds for condemning Jesus. This setting underscores the tension between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders, who saw Him as a threat to their authority and traditions. The repeated questioning indicates the high priest's determination to extract a confession or statement that could be used against Jesus.“Are You the Christ, The term "Christ" is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew "Messiah," meaning "Anointed One." This question directly addresses the messianic expectations of the Jewish people, who anticipated a deliverer to restore Israel. By asking this, the high priest is probing whether Jesus claims to be the long-awaited Messiah, which would have significant religious and political implications. The question is loaded, as a positive affirmation could be construed as blasphemy or a challenge to Roman authority.the Son of the Blessed One?” "Blessed One" is a reverential way of referring to God, avoiding the direct use of His name. This phrase acknowledges the divine nature attributed to the Messiah in Jewish thought. The high priest's question not only seeks to clarify Jesus' messianic claim but also His divine sonship, which would be considered blasphemous if untrue. This inquiry is pivotal, as it touches on the core of Jesus' identity and mission, aligning with earlier revelations in the Gospels, such as at Jesus' baptism (<a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Mark 1:11</a>) and the Transfiguration (<a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Mark 9:7</a>), where God affirms Jesus as His Son.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the New Testament, the Messiah, and Son of God. In this passage, He is on trial before the Sanhedrin. 2. <a href="/topical/h/high_priest.htm">High Priest</a> The religious leader of the Jewish people, who presides over the Sanhedrin. In this context, he is questioning Jesus to determine if He claims to be the Messiah. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sanhedrin.htm">Sanhedrin</a> The Jewish council and court responsible for religious and legal matters. They are conducting the trial of Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a> The Greek term "Christos" meaning "Anointed One," equivalent to the Hebrew "Messiah." The high priest is asking if Jesus claims this title. 5. <a href="/topical/s/son_of_the_blessed_one.htm">Son of the Blessed One</a> A title referring to the divine nature of the Messiah, acknowledging God as the "Blessed One."<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_silence_of_jesus.htm">The Silence of Jesus</a> Jesus' silence fulfills prophecy and demonstrates His submission to God's will. In moments of accusation or misunderstanding, we can learn from His example to remain composed and trust in God's plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_identity_of_christ.htm">The Identity of Christ</a> The question posed by the high priest is central to Christian faith: Is Jesus the Christ, the Son of God? Understanding and affirming Jesus' identity is foundational for believers. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_accusation.htm">Responding to Accusation</a> Jesus' response to the high priest shows wisdom in choosing when to speak and when to remain silent. In our lives, discernment in our responses can reflect Christ's wisdom. <a href="/topical/f/faith_under_pressure.htm">Faith Under Pressure</a> Jesus' trial is a testament to His unwavering faith and commitment to His mission. Believers are encouraged to stand firm in their faith, even under pressure or persecution. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' actions and responses during His trial fulfill Old Testament prophecies, reinforcing the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 14</a> <a href="/q/who_is_responsible_for_christ's_death.htm">Who is accountable for the death of Christ?</a> <a href="/q/is_jesus_considered_the_messiah.htm">Is Jesus considered the Messiah?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_pascha_mean.htm">What does Pascha mean?</a> <a href="/q/common_muslim_qanda.htm">What are common Muslim questions and their answers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(61) The Son of the Blessed.--In St. Matthew and St. Luke we have simply "the Son of God;" but the use of "the Blessed" as a name of God in doxologies and other solemn formulae was a common practice. <a href="/commentaries/mark/14-61.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus] remained silent ἐσιώπα (esiōpa) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4623.htm">Strong's 4623: </a> To keep silence, be silent, either voluntarily or involuntarily. From siope; to be dumb; figuratively, to be calm. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. made no reply. ἀπεκρίνατο (apekrinato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. Again Πάλιν (Palin) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. high priest ἀρχιερεὺς (archiereus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. questioned ἐπηρώτα (epērōta) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1905.htm">Strong's 1905: </a> To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek. Him, αὐτὸν (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. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Are εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. You Σὺ (Sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Christ, Χριστὸς (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Blessed [One]?” Εὐλογητοῦ (Eulogētou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2128.htm">Strong's 2128: </a> (used only of God), blessed (as entitled to receive blessing from man), worthy of praise. 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