Mark 15:5

5 But Jesus still did not answer anything, so Pilate was amazed.

Mark 15:5 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 15:5

But Jesus yet answered nothing
He still continued silent, and made no defence for himself, which the governor was willing to give him an opportunity to make, and, as his friend, urged him to it:

so that Pilate marvelled;
what should be the meaning of his silence, when he was so capable of defending himself, and was so innocent, as Pilate himself was ready to believe; and yet the things he was charged with were of, the highest nature, and by persons of the greatest figure in the nation; so that his silence exposed him to a great deal of danger, which Pilate thought might easily be avoided by answering for himself; (See Gill on Matthew 27:14).

Mark 15:5 In-Context

3 And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things.

4 Then Pilate questioned Him again, "Are You not answering anything? Look how many things they are accusing You of!"

5 But Jesus still did not answer anything, so Pilate was amazed.

6 At the festival it was Pilate's custom to release for the people a prisoner they requested.

7 There was one named Barabbas, who was in prison with rebels who had committed murder during the rebellion.