Mark 15:5

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

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 accused Him of many things, but He answered nothing.

4 And Pilate asked Him again, saying, "Answerest thou nothing? Behold how many things they witness against thee."

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

6 Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.

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