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Mark 15:12 Cross-References

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And 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?

Mark 15:12 (KJV)

Historical Context for Mark 15:12

People Mentioned

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Pilatethe governor of Judea (MAT 27:2)
Y
G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here

Commentary on Mark 15:12

This verse reveals the tragic irony of Christ's trial: Pilate recognized Jesus' innocence but yielded to political pressure, while the Jews rejected their true King. "Pilate answered and said again" shows this was ongoing dialogue, not a single exchange. Pilate had already examined Jesus and found no fault (Luke 23:4, 14, 22). "What will ye then that I shall do" exposes Pilate's moral cowardice. As Roman governor, he held absolute judicial authority. He needn't ask the crowd's will—he should pronounce justice. But political calculation overrode legal duty. "Unto him whom ye call the King of th...

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