Mark 15:5

5 But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed.

Mark 15:5 in Other Translations

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

5 But Jesus made no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed.

5 But Jesus said nothing, much to Pilate’s surprise.

5 Still, he said nothing. Pilate was impressed, really impressed.

5 But Jesus no more answered anything; insomuch that Pilate marvelled.

5 But Jesus no longer answered anything, so Pilate was surprised.

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

5 But Jesus still did not reply. 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 The chief priests accused him of many things.

4 So again Pilate asked him, “Aren’t you going to answer? See how many things they are accusing you of.”

5 But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed.

6 Now it was the custom at the festival to release a prisoner whom the people requested.

7 A man called Barabbas was in prison with the insurrectionists who had committed murder in the uprising.

Cross References

• 1. S Mark 14:61