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so that Pilate marvelled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But Jesus still answered nothing, so that Pilate marveled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus said nothing further in answer, so Pilate was amazed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But Jesus made no further answer; so Pilate was amazed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But Jesus made no further answer; so that Pilate was amazed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Jesus made no further answer; so Pilate marveled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus gave no further answer; so Pilate was perplexed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus still did not answer, and so Pilate was amazed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus still did not answer anything, so Pilate was amazed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jesus no more answered anything; insomuch that Pilate marvelled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Jesus did not answer, and Pilate was amazed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But Jesus no more answered anything; insomuch that Pilate marveled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But Jesus no longer answered anything, so Pilate was surprised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Again Jesus refused to say a word, and Pilate was amazed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But since Jesus no longer answered, Pilate was astonished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus made no further reply, so that Pilate was amazed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus made no further answer, and Pilate was amazed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But Jesus yet answered nothing: so that Pilate marveled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus made no further answer: so that Pilate wondered.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But to Pilate’s amazement, Jesus made no further reply.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus made no further answer, so that Pilate marveled. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus no longer answered anything, so that Pilate wondered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus answered no further, so as to amaze Pilate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Jesus did no more answer anything, so that Pilate wondered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate wondered.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus still answered nothing; so that Pilate wondered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But Jesus continued to give no response, so that Pilate wondered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jesus gave him no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jesus made no further reply, so that Pilate was amazed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus gave no answer, so that Pilate marvelled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But Yeshua gave no answer, to Pilate's amazement.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus gave no further answer; so that Pilate was astonished.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus responded nothing at all; so that Pilate marveled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus notwithstanding made not a word of reply; so that Pilate marvelled.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but Jesus still made no answer; so that Pilate was much amaz'd.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus made no further answer: so that Pilate wondered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus no longer made any answer; so that Pilate marvelled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />but Jesus still answered nothing, so that Pilate was amazed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/15-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=5262" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/15.htm">Jesus Delivered to Pilate</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Then Pilate questioned Him again, “Have You no answer? Look how many charges they are bringing against You!” <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/5620.htm" title="5620: hōste (Conj) -- So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.">to</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/4091.htm" title="4091: Pilaton (N-AMS) -- Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.">Pilate’s</a> <a href="/greek/2296.htm" title="2296: thaumazein (V-PNA) -- (a) intrans: I wonder, marvel, (b) trans: I wonder at, admire. From thauma; to wonder; by implication, to admire.">amazement,</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/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apekrithē (V-AIP-3S) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">made no further reply.</a> <a href="/greek/3765.htm" title="3765: ouketi (Adv) -- No longer, no more. Also ouk eti from ou and eti; not yet, no longer."></a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: ouden (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. "></a> </span> <span class="reftext">6</span>Now it was Pilate’s custom at the feast to release to the people a prisoner of their choosing.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-12.htm">Matthew 27:12-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-9.htm">Luke 23:9</a></span><br />Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-9.htm">John 19:9-10</a></span><br />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?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Acts 8:32-33</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/38-13.htm">Psalm 38:13-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/39-1.htm">Psalm 39:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.” / I was speechless and still; I remained silent, even from speaking good, and my sorrow was stirred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-15.htm">Psalm 44:15</a></span><br />All day long my disgrace is before me, and shame has covered my face,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/109-4.htm">Psalm 109:4</a></span><br />In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-2.htm">Isaiah 42:2</a></span><br />He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6-7</a></span><br />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. / Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-28.htm">Lamentations 3:28-30</a></span><br />Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it upon him. / Let him bury his face in the dust—perhaps there is still hope. / Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/5-1.htm">Micah 5:1</a></span><br />Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marveled.</p><p class="hdg">Jesus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/19-9.htm">John 19:9</a></b></br> And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.</p><p class="hdg">Pilate.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-7.htm">Psalm 71:7</a></b></br> I am as a wonder unto many; but thou <i>art</i> my strong refuge.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/8-18.htm">Isaiah 8:18</a></b></br> Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me <i>are</i> for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/3-8.htm">Zechariah 3:8</a></b></br> Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they <i>are</i> men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/14-33.htm">Amazed</a> <a href="/malachi/2-12.htm">Answers</a> <a href="/mark/14-34.htm">Full</a> <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">Further</a> <a href="/mark/9-26.htm">Insomuch</a> <a href="/mark/15-2.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/12-17.htm">Marveled</a> <a href="/mark/12-17.htm">Marvelled</a> <a href="/mark/15-4.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/mark/12-17.htm">Wonder</a> <a href="/mark/12-17.htm">Wondered</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Amazed</a> <a href="/luke/2-47.htm">Answers</a> <a href="/mark/15-36.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Further</a> <a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Insomuch</a> <a href="/mark/15-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/15-44.htm">Marveled</a> <a href="/mark/15-44.htm">Marvelled</a> <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Wonder</a> <a href="/mark/15-44.htm">Wondered</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Jesus brought bound, and accused before Pilate.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Upon the clamor of the people, the murderer Barabbas is released, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-12.htm">and Jesus delivered up to be crucified.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-16.htm">He is crowned with thorns, spit on, and mocked;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-21.htm">faints in bearing his cross;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-27.htm">hangs between two thieves;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-29.htm">suffers the triumphing reproaches of the crowd;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-39.htm">but is confessed by the centurion to be the Son of God;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-42.htm">and is honorably buried by Joseph.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>But to Pilate’s amazement</b><br>Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, was accustomed to dealing with insurrections and criminals. His amazement likely stemmed from Jesus' calm demeanor and silence in the face of serious accusations. Pilate's reaction highlights the unusual nature of Jesus' response compared to other defendants who would typically plead for their lives. This amazement is significant as it underscores the fulfillment of <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a>, which prophesies the Messiah would be silent before His accusers. Pilate's surprise also reflects the Roman perspective on justice, where a defense was expected, making Jesus' silence even more striking.<p><b>Jesus made no further reply</b><br>Jesus' silence can be seen as a fulfillment of prophecy and a demonstration of His submission to God's will. <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a> describes the suffering servant as being "oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth." This silence is a powerful testament to Jesus' role as the sacrificial Lamb, willingly accepting the path laid out for Him. In the cultural context, silence could be interpreted as a form of protest or a sign of innocence. Jesus' choice not to defend Himself further emphasizes His trust in God's plan and His understanding of His mission to atone for humanity's sins. This moment also connects to <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a>, where it is noted that Jesus "did not retaliate" and "made no threats," entrusting Himself to God who judges justly.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is on trial before Pilate. His silence in this verse is significant and reflects His fulfillment of prophecy and His submission to God's will.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pontius_pilate.htm">Pontius Pilate</a></b><br>The Roman governor of Judea who presides over the trial of Jesus. Pilate is amazed by Jesus' silence, which is unusual for someone facing serious accusations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_trial.htm">The Trial</a></b><br>This event takes place during the Passion of Christ, where Jesus is brought before Pilate after being arrested and accused by the Jewish leaders.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_accusers.htm">The Accusers</a></b><br>The chief priests and elders who bring Jesus to Pilate, accusing Him of various charges in an attempt to secure His execution.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events unfold, significant as the center of Jewish religious life and the location of Jesus' crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_silence.htm">The Power of Silence</a></b><br>Jesus' silence before His accusers demonstrates strength and confidence in God's plan. In our lives, there are times when silence can be more powerful than words, especially when facing false accusations or misunderstandings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>Jesus' actions consistently fulfill Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan. Believers can trust that God's promises will come to pass.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>Jesus' example teaches us to entrust ourselves to God's justice rather than seeking personal vengeance. We are called to respond to injustice with faith and patience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/amazement_of_the_world.htm">Amazement of the World</a></b><br>Pilate's amazement at Jesus' silence reflects how the world often does not understand the ways of God. As Christians, our actions and responses should cause others to see the difference Christ makes in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_gospel_accounts_conflict_with_roman_law.htm">Why do the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion conflict with known Roman legal and execution procedures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_was_jesus_at_the_sixth_hour.htm">Where was Jesus at the sixth hour on the day of the crucifixion? On the cross (Mark 15:23) In Pilates court (John 19:14)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_pilate_surprised_by_jesus'_quick_death.htm">Why is Pilate surprised that Jesus died so quickly (Mark 15:44-45), when crucifixion typically lasted longer?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Pilate marvelled</span>. He marvelled that the innocent Savior, wise and eloquent, standing before him in peril of his life, should remain silent when thus vehemently accused by the leading men of the Jews. Pilate marvelled at his forbearance, his calmness, his contempt of death; from all of which he argued his absolute innocence and holiness, and resolved to do everything in his power to deliver him. The silence of a blameless life pleads more powerfully than any defense, however elaborate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/15-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">ὥστε</span> <span class="translit">(hōste)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5620.htm">Strong's 5620: </a> </span><span class="str2">So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pilate’s</span><br /><span class="grk">Πιλᾶτον</span> <span class="translit">(Pilaton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4091.htm">Strong's 4091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">amazement,</span><br /><span class="grk">θαυμάζειν</span> <span class="translit">(thaumazein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2296.htm">Strong's 2296: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) intrans: I wonder, marvel, (b) trans: I wonder at, admire. From thauma; to wonder; by implication, to admire.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made no further reply.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπεκρίθη</span> <span class="translit">(apekrithē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/15-5.htm">Mark 15:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/15-5.htm">Mark 15:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/15-5.htm">Mark 15:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/15-5.htm">Mark 15:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/15-5.htm">Mark 15:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/15-5.htm">Mark 15:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/15-5.htm">Mark 15:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/15-5.htm">Mark 15:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/15-5.htm">Mark 15:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/15-5.htm">Mark 15:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/15-5.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 15:5 But Jesus made no further answer so (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/15-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 15:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 15:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/15-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 15:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 15:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>