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Mark 15:12 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Mark 15:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 15 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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)
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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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Cross-References for Mark 15:12
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“the days come”
“Counselor”
“to give repentance to Israel”
“Saying”
“What then shall I do to Jesus, who is called Christ? They all said to him”
“Tell ye the daughter of Sion”
“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
“saying”
“and those who followed”
“with the elders and scribes”