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What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the high priest stood up before the others and asked Jesus, “Well, aren’t you going to answer these charges? What do you have to say for yourself?” <a href="/esv/mark/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?” <a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So the high priest stood up before them and questioned Jesus, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?” <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the high priest having stood up in the midst, questioned Jesus, saying, "Do You not answer? What is it these testify against You?" <a href="/kjv/mark/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? <a href="/nkjv/mark/14.htm">New King James Version</a> And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, saying, “Do You answer nothing? What is it these men testify against You?” <a href="/nasb_/mark/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And then the high priest stood up and came forward and questioned Jesus, saying, “Do You not offer any answer for what these men are testifying against You?” <a href="/nasb/mark/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> The high priest stood up and came forward and questioned Jesus, saying, &#8220Do You not answer? What is it that these men are testifying against You?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the high priest stood up and came forward and questioned Jesus, saying, “Do You make no answer? What is it that these men are testifying against You?” <a href="/lsb/mark/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the high priest stood up in their midst and questioned Jesus, saying, “You answer nothing? What are these men testifying against You?” <a href="/amp/mark/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The high priest stood up and came forward and asked Jesus, “Have You no answer to give [in response] to what these men are testifying against You?” <a href="/csb/mark/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the high priest stood up before them all and questioned Jesus, “Don’t you have an answer to what these men are testifying against you? ” <a href="/hcsb/mark/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the high priest stood up before them all and questioned Jesus, &#8220Don&#8217t You have an answer to what these men are testifying against You?&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? <a href="/cev/mark/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The high priest stood up in the council and asked Jesus, "Why don't you say something in your own defense? Don't you hear the charges they are making against you?" <a href="/erv/mark/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? <a href="/gwt/mark/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the chief priest stood up in the center and asked Jesus, "Don't you have any answer to what these men testify against you?" <a href="/gnt/mark/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> The High Priest stood up in front of them all and questioned Jesus, "Have you no answer to the accusation they bring against you?" <a href="/isv/mark/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, "Don't you have any answer to what these men are testifying against you?" <a href="/msb/mark/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So the high priest stood up before them and questioned Jesus, ?Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?? <a href="/net/mark/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, "Have you no answer? What is this that they are testifying against you?" <a href="/nheb/mark/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, "Have you no answer? What is it which these testify against you?" <a href="/wbt/mark/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these testify against thee? <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At last the High Priest stood up, and advancing into the midst of them all, asked Jesus, "Have you no answer to make? What is the meaning of all this that these witnesses allege against you?" <a href="/web/mark/14.htm">World English Bible</a> The high priest stood up in the middle, and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer? What is it which these testify against you?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the chief priest, having risen up in the midst, questioned Jesus, saying, “You do not answer anything! Why do these testify against You?” <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the high priest having stood up in the midst, questioned Jesus, saying, "Do You not answer? What is it these testify against You?" <a href="/ylt/mark/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the chief priest, having risen up in the midst, questioned Jesus, saying, 'Thou dost not answer anything! what do these testify against thee?' <a href="/slt/mark/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the chief priest having risen up in the midst, asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what these testify against thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the high priest rising up in the midst, asked Jesus, saying: Answerest thou nothing to the things that are laid to thy charge by these men? <a href="/cpdv/mark/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the high priest, rising up in their midst, questioned Jesus, saying, “Do you have nothing to say in answer to the things that are brought against you by these ones?” <a href="/nabre/mark/14.htm">New American Bible</a> The high priest rose before the assembly and questioned Jesus, saying, “Have you no answer? What are these men testifying against you?” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer? What is it that they testify against you?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, and said, Do you not answer? What do these testify against you? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> The High Priest stood up in the center and asked Yeshua, and he said, “Do you not answer? Why are these testifying against you?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the chief priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying: Do you make no answer? What do these testify against you? <a href="/godbey/mark/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the high priest rising up in their midst, asked Jesus, saying, Do you respond nothing? what are they witnessing against you? <a href="/haweis/mark/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> So the high-priest rising up in the midst interrogated Jesus, Answerest thou nothing? What is it that these witness against thee? <a href="/mace/mark/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then the high priest rising up in the midst of the assembly, ask'd Jesus, saying, have you nothing to plead for your self? what say you to the evidence they give against you? <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At last the High Priest stood up, and advancing into the midst of them all, asked Jesus, "Have you no answer to make? What is the meaning of all this that these witnesses allege against you?" <a href="/worrell/mark/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, "Dost Thou answer nothing? What do these testify against Thee?" <a href="/worsley/mark/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus saying, Answerest thou nothing? what do these men witness against thee? <a href="/parallel/mark/14-60.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=5098" 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> …59But even their testimony was inconsistent. 60<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</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/450.htm" title="450: anastas (V-APA-NMS) -- To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.">stood up</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3319.htm" title="3319: meson (Adj-ANS) -- Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun).">before them</a> <a href="/greek/1905.htm" title="1905: epērōtēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.">and questioned</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></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: apokrinē (V-PIM/P-2S) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">Have You no answer?</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: ouden (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. "></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/3778.htm" title="3778: houtoi (DPro-NMP) -- This; he, she, it. ">are these men</a> <a href="/greek/2649.htm" title="2649: katamartyrousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To give evidence (bear witness) against. From kata and martureo; to testify against.">testifying against</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You?”</a> 61But Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”…<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/26-62.htm">Matthew 26:62</a> So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?” <a href="/john/18-19.htm">John 18:19-24</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="/luke/22-67.htm">Luke 22:67-71</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="/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="/john/19-9.htm">John 19:9</a> and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer. <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. <a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Acts 8:32-33</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.” <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="/psalms/38-13.htm">Psalm 38:13-14</a> But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth. / I am like a man who cannot hear, whose mouth offers no reply. <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a> I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. <a href="/john/18-33.htm">John 18:33-37</a> Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” / “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” / “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” ... <a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59-61</a> Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” <a href="/luke/23-9.htm">Luke 23:9</a> Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer. <a href="/psalms/27-12.htm">Psalm 27:12</a> Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. <a href="/john/19-10.htm">John 19:10</a> 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?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the high priest stood up in the middle, and asked Jesus, saying, Answer you nothing? what is it which these witness against you?<a href="/mark/15-3.htm">Mark 15:3-5</a> And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing… <a href="/matthew/26-62.htm">Matthew 26:62,63</a> And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? … <a href="/john/19-9.htm">John 19:9,10</a> And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? 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The role of the high priest was central in Jewish worship and governance, especially during the Passover. Caiaphas's standing up indicates a moment of heightened tension and authority. This scene takes place in the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council, which was the highest court of justice and the supreme council in ancient Jerusalem. The high priest's actions reflect the gravity of the situation, as Jesus was being tried for blasphemy, a charge that could lead to death.and questioned Jesus, The questioning of Jesus by the high priest was a formal part of the trial process. In Jewish legal proceedings, the accused was expected to respond to charges brought against them. This moment is significant as it fulfills the prophecy of the suffering servant who would be oppressed and afflicted, yet not open his mouth (<a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a>). The questioning also highlights the tension between Jesus and the religious authorities, who felt threatened by His teachings and growing influence.“Have You no answer? This question underscores the expectation for Jesus to defend Himself against the accusations. In the cultural context, silence could be interpreted as an admission of guilt. However, Jesus's silence fulfills the messianic prophecy and demonstrates His submission to God's will. His refusal to answer can be seen as a powerful statement of His innocence and His role as the sacrificial Lamb, who willingly goes to the slaughter without protest.What are these men testifying against You?” The testimony against Jesus was based on false accusations and misinterpretations of His teachings. The Gospels record that the witnesses could not agree on their testimonies, which was a requirement for a valid conviction under Jewish law (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>). This highlights the injustice of the trial and the fulfillment of the prophecy that the Messiah would be despised and rejected by men (<a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>). The false testimony also serves to contrast the truth of Jesus's identity and mission with the lies of His accusers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_high_priest.htm">The High Priest</a> The high priest at this time was Caiaphas, who played a significant role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. He was the chief religious authority among the Jews and presided over the Sanhedrin. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central to this passage, Jesus is being questioned during His trial before the Sanhedrin. His silence in the face of false accusations fulfills prophecy and demonstrates His submission to God's will. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanhedrin.htm">The Sanhedrin</a> This was the Jewish council responsible for religious and legal matters. They were convened to find a reason to condemn Jesus to death. 4. <a href="/topical/f/false_witnesses.htm">False Witnesses</a> These individuals were brought forward to testify against Jesus, but their testimonies were inconsistent and false. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events took place, specifically in the high priest's courtyard, which was a significant location for Jewish religious and political activity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' silence before His accusers fulfills the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a>, demonstrating His role as the suffering servant. <a href="/topical/t/the_integrity_of_jesus.htm">The Integrity of Jesus</a> Despite false accusations, Jesus remains silent, showing His integrity and trust in God's plan. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_false_accusations.htm">Responding to False Accusations</a> Believers can learn from Jesus' example to remain calm and trust in God when facing false accusations or unjust treatment. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_religious_leaders.htm">The Role of Religious Leaders</a> The actions of the high priest and the Sanhedrin serve as a warning against the misuse of religious authority for personal or political gain. <a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a> Even in the midst of injustice, God's sovereign plan is being fulfilled, reminding believers of His ultimate control over all circumstances.<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/key_events_in_jesus'_trials.htm">What were the key events in Jesus' trials?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'treasured_in_her_heart'_mean.htm">Is One like a Son of Man present?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_isaiah_53_7_with_gospels.htm">According to Isaiah 53:7, the servant remains silent when oppressed, yet in the Gospels Jesus speaks during his trials—how do we reconcile this contradiction? </a> <a href="/q/high_priests_in_jesus'_time.htm">Who were the high priests during Jesus' ministry?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 60, 61. - And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing?... But he held his peace, and answered nothing. The high priest would naturally be seated at the top of the semicircle, with the members of the Sanhedrim on either side of him, and the Accused in front of him. Now he rises from his seat, and comes forward into the midst (εἰς τὸ μέσον), and demands an answer. But Jesus answered nothing. It would have been a long and tedious business to answer such a charge, which involved a garbled and inaccurate statement of what he had said. It would have answered no good purpose to reply to an accusation so vague and inaccurate. Our Lord knew that, whatever his answer was, it would be twisted so as to make against him. Silence was therefore the most dignified treatment of such an accusation. Besides, he knew that his hour was come. The high priest now asks him plainly, Art thou the Christ, the son of the Blessed? Here he touches the point of the whole matter. Christ had frequently declared himself to be such. Caiaphas, therefore, now asks the question, not because he needed the information, but that he might condemn him. <a href="/commentaries/mark/14-60.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[So] Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. 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. stood up ἀναστὰς (anastas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_450.htm">Strong's 450: </a> To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. before them μέσον (meson) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3319.htm">Strong's 3319: </a> Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun). [and] questioned ἐπηρώτησεν (epērōtēsen) Verb - Aorist 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. Jesus, Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. “Have You no answer? ἀποκρίνῃ (apokrinē) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd 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. What [is it] 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. these [men] οὗτοί (houtoi) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. are testifying against καταμαρτυροῦσιν (katamartyrousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2649.htm">Strong's 2649: </a> To give evidence (bear witness) against. From kata and martureo; to testify against. You?” σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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