Mark 15:5

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.

But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.

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

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

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
But to Pilate’s amazement, Jesus made no further reply.
KJV
But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.
WEB
But Jesus made no further answer, so that Pilate marveled.
ASV
But Jesus no more answered anything; insomuch that Pilate marvelled.
DARBY
But Jesus still answered nothing, so that Pilate marvelled.
BLB
But Jesus answered no more, so as to amaze Pilate.
ÅB
Men Jesus svarte ikke mere, så Pilatus undret seg.
OTB
Men Jesus ga ikke noe videre svar, og Pilatus undret seg.
B1930
Men Jesus svarte ikke mere, så Pilatus undret sig.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 53:7

    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.

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  • Zechariah 3:8

    Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH.

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  • Matthew 27:14

    And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

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  • 1 Corinthians 4:9

    For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.

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  • Psalms 71:7

    I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.

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  • John 19:9

    And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.

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  • Isaiah 8:18

    Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.

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