Verse (Click for Chapter) 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." 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. World English Bible Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” He answered, “So you say.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 TestamentAnd 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, 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, Worsley New Testament And Pilate asked Him, Art thou the king of the Jews? and He answered It is as Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Delivered to Pilate1Early 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. Jump to Previous It' Jesus Jews Pilate Question QuestionedJump to Next It' Jesus Jews Pilate Question QuestionedMark 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 Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea, serving under Emperor Tiberius. His role was to maintain order and enforce Roman law. Pilate's questioning of Jesus highlights the political tension between Roman authority and Jewish leadership. The Jewish leaders had brought Jesus to Pilate, seeking a death sentence that they could not legally carry out themselves. Pilate's involvement fulfills the prophecy of Jesus being handed over to the Gentiles (Mark 10:33). “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. Persons / Places / Events 1. PilateThe Roman governor of Judea, responsible for maintaining law and order. He plays a crucial role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. 2. Jesus Central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Messiah and Son of God. In this passage, He is on trial before Pilate. 3. The King of the Jews A title used to question Jesus' claim to messianic kingship, which has both political and religious implications. 4. The Trial The legal proceedings where Jesus is questioned by Pilate, leading to His crucifixion. 5. Jerusalem The city where these events take place, significant in Jewish and Christian history as the site of the Temple and Jesus' crucifixion. Teaching Points Understanding Jesus' KingshipJesus' response to Pilate highlights His acknowledgment of His kingship, but it is a spiritual and eternal kingdom, not a political one. The Fulfillment of Prophecy Jesus' trial and His responses fulfill Old Testament prophecies, affirming His identity as the Messiah. Responding with Wisdom Jesus' calm and wise response to Pilate serves as a model for how believers can respond to accusations or misunderstandings about their faith. The Role of Authority Pilate's questioning of Jesus reminds us of the tension between earthly authority and divine authority, encouraging believers to discern and respect both appropriately. The Cost of Discipleship Jesus' trial and eventual crucifixion remind believers of the cost of following Him, calling for a commitment to truth and righteousness even in the face of persecution. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Mark 15What led to Jesus's crucifixion? How do the events described in Mark 15 align with differing crucifixion accounts in the other Gospels? What led to Jesus's crucifixion? What was the wording on the cross in the Gospels? Matthew: 'This is Jesus the King of the Jews,' Mark: 'The King of the Jews,' Luke: 'This is the King of the Jews,' John: 'Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.'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. . . . Greek SoΚαὶ (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 ὁ (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. Links Mark 15:2 NIVMark 15:2 NLT Mark 15:2 ESV Mark 15:2 NASB Mark 15:2 KJV Mark 15:2 BibleApps.com Mark 15:2 Biblia Paralela Mark 15:2 Chinese Bible Mark 15:2 French Bible Mark 15:2 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Mark 15:2 Pilate asked him Are you the King (Mar Mk Mr) |
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