But Jesus still answered nothing, so that Pilate marveled.
Parallel translations
- WEB But Jesus made no further answer, so that Pilate marveled.
- KJV But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.
- BSB But to Pilate’s amazement, Jesus made no further reply.
- NASB But Jesus said nothing further in answer, so Pilate was amazed.
- NLT But Jesus said nothing, much to Pilate’s surprise.
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Quick answer
Jesus gives no further answer, and Pilate marvels. His silence reflects deliberate submission, not helplessness.
Overview
Jesus' continued silence amazes a governor accustomed to defendants pleading their case. His quietness embodies the prophecy of the silent servant and reveals his composure before injustice. He withholds defense because he has come precisely to suffer and die for sinners.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Isa 53:7He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he didn’t open his mouth. As a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he didn’t open his mouth.
- Zech 3:8Hear now, Joshua the high priest, you and your fellows who sit before you; for they are men who are a sign: for, behold, I will bring out my servant, the Branch.
- Ps 71:7I am a marvel to many, but you are my strong refuge.
- 1 Cor 4:9For, I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last of all, like men sentenced to death. For we are made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and men.
- Matt 27:14He gave him no answer, not even one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.
- Isa 8:18Behold, I and the children whom Yahweh has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from Yahweh of Armies, who dwells in Mount Zion.
- John 19:9He entered into the Praetorium again, and said to Jesus, “Where are you from?” But Jesus gave him no answer.
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Mark drives urgently to the cross, showing Jesus the Son of God as the suffering Servant who 'came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
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