Mark 15:5

5 But Jesus yet answered nothing, so that Pilate marvelled.

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 princes of the priests accused him of many things.

4 And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they accuse thee of.

5 But Jesus yet answered nothing, so that Pilate marvelled.

6 Now at that feast it was customary that he release unto them one prisoner, whoever they desired.

7 And there was one named Barabbas, who lay bound with those that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.