Mark 15:2
New International Version
“Are you the king of the Jews?” asked Pilate. “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

New Living Translation
Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus replied, “You have said it.”

English Standard Version
And Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” And he answered him, “You have said so.”

Berean Standard Bible
So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

Berean Literal Bible
And Pilate questioned Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?" And answering, He says to him, "You have said."

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

New King James Version
Then Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” He answered and said to him, “It is as you say.”

New American Standard Bible
Pilate questioned Him: “So You are the King of the Jews?” And He answered him, “It is as you say.”

NASB 1995
Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He answered him, “It is as you say.”

NASB 1977
And Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And answering He said to him, “It is as you say.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He answered him and said, “You yourself say it.”

Amplified Bible
Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He replied to him, “It is as you say.”

Christian Standard Bible
So Pilate asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews? ” He answered him, “You say so.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” He answered him, “You have said it.”

American Standard Version
And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering saith unto him, Thou sayest.

Contemporary English Version
He asked Jesus, "Are you the king of the Jews?" "Those are your words," Jesus answered.

English Revised Version
And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering saith unto him, Thou sayest.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Pilate asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" "Yes, I am," Jesus answered him.

Good News Translation
Pilate questioned him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "So you say."

International Standard Version
Pilate asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus answered him, "You say so."

Majority Standard Bible
So Pilate questioned Him, ?Are You the King of the Jews?? ?You have said so,? Jesus replied.

NET Bible
So Pilate asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" He replied, "You say so."

New Heart English Bible
Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" He answered, "You say so."

Webster's Bible Translation
And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering, said to him, Thou sayest it.

Weymouth New Testament
So Pilate questioned Him. "Are *you* the King of the Jews?" he asked. "I am," replied Jesus.

World English Bible
Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” He answered, “So you say.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He answering said to him, “You say [it].”

Berean Literal Bible
And Pilate questioned Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?" And answering, He says to him, "You have said."

Young's Literal Translation
and Pilate questioned him, 'Art thou the king of the Jews?' and he answering said to him, 'Thou dost say it.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And having answered, he said to him, Thou sayest.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Pilate asked him: Art thou the king of the Jews? But he answering, saith to him: Thou sayest it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Pilate questioned him, “You are the king of the Jews?” But in response, he said to him, “You are saying it.”

New American Bible
Pilate questioned him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He said to him in reply, “You say so.”

New Revised Standard Version
Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” He answered him, “You say so.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Pilate asked him, Are you the King of the Jews? He answered and said to him, You say that.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Pilate asked him, “ You are The King of the Judeans?” But he answered and said to him, “You have said.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And Pilate asked him: Are you the King of the Jews? And he answering, said: You say it.

Godbey New Testament
And Pilate asked Him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And responding He says to him, Thou sayest it.

Haweis New Testament
And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? He answering said to him, Thou sayest true.

Mace New Testament
Pilate therefore ask'd him, art thou the king of the Jews? and he made answer, yes.

Weymouth New Testament
So Pilate questioned Him. "Are *you* the King of the Jews?" he asked. "I am," replied Jesus.

Worrell New Testament
And Pilate asked Him, "Art Then the King of the Jews?" And He, answering, saith to him, "You say it."

Worsley New Testament
And Pilate asked Him, Art thou the king of the Jews? and He answered It is as thou sayst.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Delivered to Pilate
1Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. 2So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. 3And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things.…

Cross References
Matthew 27:11
Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

Luke 23:3
So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

John 18:33-37
Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” / “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” / “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” ...

John 19:9-11
and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer. / So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?” / Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”

Matthew 2:2
asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”

Acts 13:28
And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed.

1 Timothy 6:13
I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:

Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.

Psalm 2:2
The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:

Psalm 110:1-2
A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” / The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.”

Daniel 7:13-14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

John 1:49
“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

John 12:13-15
They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” / Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”

Matthew 21:5
“Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”


Treasury of Scripture

And Pilate asked him, Are you the King of the Jews? And he answering said to them, You say it.

Matthew 2:2
Saying, 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.

Matthew 27:11
And 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.

Luke 23:3
And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.

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Mark 15
1. Jesus brought bound, and accused before Pilate.
6. Upon the clamor of the people, the murderer Barabbas is released,
12. and Jesus delivered up to be crucified.
16. He is crowned with thorns, spit on, and mocked;
21. faints in bearing his cross;
27. hangs between two thieves;
29. suffers the triumphing reproaches of the crowd;
39. but is confessed by the centurion to be the Son of God;
42. and is honorably buried by Joseph.














So Pilate questioned Him
The phrase introduces Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, who plays a pivotal role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Historically, Pilate is known for his administrative role under the Roman Empire, tasked with maintaining order and enforcing Roman law. The Greek word for "questioned" (ἐπηρώτησεν) suggests a formal inquiry, indicating the seriousness of the situation. Pilate's questioning reflects the political tension of the time, as any claim to kingship could be seen as a threat to Roman authority.

'Are You the King of the Jews?'
This question is central to the charges against Jesus. The title "King of the Jews" is politically charged, as it implies a challenge to Roman rule and authority. In the Jewish context, it also carries messianic expectations, as the Jews awaited a promised deliverer. The Greek term for "king" (βασιλεύς) denotes sovereignty and authority, which contrasts with Jesus' humble and servant-like approach to leadership. Pilate's question reveals his concern over potential insurrection and the delicate balance he must maintain between appeasing the Jewish leaders and upholding Roman law.

'You have said so,' Jesus replied
Jesus' response is both profound and enigmatic. The phrase "You have said so" (Σὺ λέγεις) is a common Semitic expression that neither directly affirms nor denies the statement but reflects it back to the speaker. This response highlights Jesus' wisdom and understanding of His mission. He acknowledges the title without embracing the political implications that Pilate might assume. Jesus' kingdom is not of this world, as He later explains in other Gospel accounts, emphasizing a spiritual reign rather than a political one. This reply also fulfills the prophetic nature of His mission, as He stands as the true King, not just of the Jews, but of all creation, offering salvation and hope through His sacrificial love.

Verse 2. - Art thou the King of the Jews? It appears from St. Luke (Luke 23:1-5) that when Pilate demanded particularly what the charges against Jesus were, on account of which the Jews urged that he should be crucified, they alleged these three things:

(1) that he perverted the nation;

(2) that he forbade to give tribute to Caesar;

(3) that he said that he was Christ, a King. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Pilate
Πιλᾶτος (Pilatos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4091: Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.

questioned
ἐπηρώτησεν (epērōtēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1905: To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.

Him,
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

“Are
εἶ (ei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

You
Σὺ (Sy)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

King
Βασιλεὺς (Basileus)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.

of the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Jews?”
Ἰουδαίων (Ioudaiōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2453: Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.

“You
Σὺ (Sy)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

have said so,”
λέγεις (legeis)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

[Jesus] replied.
ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.


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