And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, saying, “Do You answer nothing? What is it these men testify against You?”
Parallel translations
- WEB The high priest stood up in the middle, and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer? What is it which these testify against you?”
- KJV And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?
- BSB So the high priest stood up before them and questioned Jesus, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”
- NASB And then the high priest stood up and came forward and questioned Jesus, saying, “Do You not offer any answer for what these men are testifying against You?”
- NLT Then the high priest stood up before the others and asked Jesus, “Well, aren’t you going to answer these charges? What do you have to say for yourself?”
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Quick answer
The high priest stands and demands a response from the silent Jesus. He tries to force Jesus to incriminate himself.
Overview
Frustrated by the failed testimony, the high priest seizes the initiative with pointed questions. Jesus' silence recalls the suffering servant who did not open his mouth before his accusers. His restraint reveals dignity and submission as the unjust trial proceeds.
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Cross-references · 3
- John 19:9–10He entered into the Praetorium again, and said to Jesus, “Where are you from?” But Jesus gave him no answer.
- Matt 26:62–63The high priest stood up, and said to him, “Have you no answer? What is this that these testify against you?”
- Mark 15:3–5The chief priests accused him of many things.
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