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Mark 15:2–6

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And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.
And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing.
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.
Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.
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From verse 2

  1. Matthew 2:2Rank 1 from verse 2
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    2Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

  2. Matthew 27:11–14Rank 2 from verse 2
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    11And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.

    12And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

    13Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

    14And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

  3. 1 Timothy 6:13Rank 3 from verse 2
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    13I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

  4. Mark 15:18Rank 4 from verse 2
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    18And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!

  5. Mark 15:26Rank 5 from verse 2
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    26And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

  6. John 18:29–38Rank 6 from verse 2
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    29Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?

    30They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.

    31Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:

    32That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.

    33Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?

    34Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?

    35Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?

    36Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

    37Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

    38Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.

  7. John 19:19–22Rank 7 from verse 2
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    19¶ And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.

    20This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.

    21Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.

    22Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.

  8. Luke 23:2–3Rank 8 from verse 2
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    2And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

    3And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.

  9. Mark 15:12Rank 9 from verse 2
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    12And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?

  10. Mark 15:9Rank 10 from verse 2
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    9But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

From verse 3

  1. Isaiah 53:7Rank 1 from verse 3
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    7He 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.

  2. John 18:29–31Rank 2 from verse 3
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    29Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?

    30They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.

    31Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:

  3. John 19:12Rank 3 from verse 3
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    12And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Cæsar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Cæsar.

  4. John 19:6–7Rank 4 from verse 3
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    6When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

    7The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.

  5. Luke 23:2–5Rank 5 from verse 3
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    2And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

    3And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.

    4Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.

    5And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.

  6. Mark 14:60–61Rank 6 from verse 3
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    60And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

    61But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

  7. Mark 15:5Rank 7 from verse 3
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    5But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.

  8. Matthew 27:12Rank 8 from verse 3
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    12And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

From verse 4

  1. John 19:10Rank 1 from verse 4
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    10Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?

  2. Matthew 26:62Rank 2 from verse 4
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    62And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

  3. Matthew 27:13Rank 3 from verse 4
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    13Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

From verse 5

  1. Isaiah 53:7Rank 1 from verse 5
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    7He 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.

  2. Zechariah 3:8Rank 2 from verse 5
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    8Hear 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.

  3. 1 Corinthians 4:9Rank 3 from verse 5
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    9For 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.

  4. Matthew 27:14Rank 4 from verse 5
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    14And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

  5. Psalms 71:7Rank 5 from verse 5
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    7I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.

  6. Isaiah 8:18Rank 6 from verse 5
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    18Behold, 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.

  7. John 19:9Rank 7 from verse 5
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    9And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.

From verse 6

  1. John 18:39–40Rank 1 from verse 6
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    39But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

    40Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

  2. Acts 24:27Rank 2 from verse 6
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    27But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

  3. Acts 25:9Rank 3 from verse 6
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    9But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?

  4. Luke 23:16–25Rank 4 from verse 6
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    16I will therefore chastise him, and release him.

    17(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)

    18And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:

    19(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)

    20Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.

    21But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.

    22And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.

    23And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.

    24And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.

    25And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.

  5. Matthew 26:2Rank 5 from verse 6
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    2Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

  6. Matthew 26:5Rank 6 from verse 6
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    5But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

  7. Matthew 27:15–26Rank 7 from verse 6
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    15Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

    16And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

    17Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

    18For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

    19¶ When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

    20But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

    21The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.

    22Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

    23And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.

    24¶ When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

    25Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

    26¶ Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.

  8. John 19:16Rank 8 from verse 6
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    16Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.

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Mark 15:2

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art

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1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.

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thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

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answering

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.

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sayest

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Second-person singular present form of say. To speak, declare, tell, or express.

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Mark 15:3

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chief

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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.

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priests

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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.

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accused

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of accuse, meaning to charge with a fault or offence; to allege guilt or blame against.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

answered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Mark 15:4

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

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witness

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Sense 1: A person or thing that attests, testifies, records, or supplies evidence; also testimony, record, or the act of bearing testimony. Sense 2: To see in person, testify, attest, or give evidence.

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COMBINED MEANING

against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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Mark 15:5

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

yet

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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.

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answered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Mark 15:6

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feast

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Sense 1: A large or special meal, often connected with an appointed celebration. Sense 2: As a verb, to eat or entertain at such a meal.

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released

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of release. Sense 1: To set a person free from custody or restraint. Sense 2: To remit or cease exacting a debt or obligation.

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desired

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of desire, meaning to wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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15:1AND straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.

15:2And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.

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15:3And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing.

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15:4And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee.

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15:5But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.

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15:6Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.

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15:7And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

15:8And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them.

15:9But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

15:10For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy.

15:11But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.

15:12And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?

15:13And they cried out again, Crucify him.

15:14Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.

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