And they cried out again, Crucify him . These words might seem at first to justify the old reading, in Mark 15:8 , adopted in the Authorized Version," crying aloud." But there the word was ἀναβοήσας , here it is ἔκραξαν . Moreover, in Mark 15:14 , it is not ( περισσοτέρως ) "the more exceedingly," but ( περισσῶς ) "they cried exceedingly." read more
Mark 15:11-15. But the chief priests Being very solicitous to carry the plan they had formed for his destruction into execution; moved the people To desire the release of Barabbas, though he was a scandalous and outrageous criminal. Pilate said again Being willing, Luke says, to release Jesus; What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call King of the Jews It seems strange that Pilate should so often repeat this title, King of the Jews; but perhaps he might do it partly to... read more
156. Jesus before the people (Matthew 27:15-31; Mark 15:6-20; Luke 23:13-25; John 18:39-19:16)Although assured that Jesus was innocent, Pilate felt it wise to give the Jews some satisfaction; for by this time a crowd had gathered and he did not want a riot to break out. He therefore offered to punish Jesus by flogging, and consider the matter finished (Luke 23:13-16).But the people yelled for Jesus to be crucified. Pilate did not want the situation to get out of control, so made another offer.... read more
Crucify Him . Stoning was the proper Jewish death for blasphemy. Compare John 18:31 , John 18:32 . Crucifixion was the Roman punishment for treason. Note the addresses of Pilate: TO THE COUNCIL: Matthew 27:17-20 , Matthew 27:21-23 , Matthew 27:24 , Matthew 27:25 TO THE PEOPLE: Mark 15:8-11 , Mark 15:12-14 TO THE PRIESTS (specially). Luke 23:13-19 , Luke 23:20 , Luke 23:21 , Luke 23:22 , Luke 23:23 . Then Pilate's final attempt to rescue the Lord. Matthew 27:26 . Matthew 15:15 .Luke 23:24... read more
And Pilate again answered and said unto them, What then shall I do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?Pilate was still trying to accomplish the release of Jesus, as his exasperated question a moment later proves. However, his form of the question here could only have infuriated the priests by its inference that "they" called Jesus the King of the Jews. read more
And they cried out again, Crucify him. And Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, Crucify him.What evil hath he done? Mark leaves it out; but John gave the answer which the hierarchy finally spat out on that occasion. This demand of Pilate came late in the proceedings, at a point when it became painfully evident to the Sanhedrin that Pilate might not yield to their will at all; and this demand of the governor for the statement of a capital charge was... read more
2. Jesus’ Roman trial 15:2-20During the Jewish trial Jesus had affirmed His messiahship and the Sanhedrin had condemned Him for blasphemy. During His Roman trial He affirmed His kingship and Pilate condemned Him for treason. The Roman trial, like the Jewish trial, had three stages: an interrogation before Pilate, an attempted interrogation before Herod, and an arraignment and sentencing before Pilate. [Note: For helpful insights into Roman law as it affected Jesus’ trial, see R. Larry... read more
Jesus’ second appearance before Pilate 15:6-15 (cf. Matthew 27:15-26; Luke 23:13-25; John 18:39-19:16)Mark’s brief account of Jesus’ arraignment and sentencing concentrates on Pilate’s offer to release Jesus or Barabbas. read more
The people’s choice left Pilate with a problem. What would he do with innocent Jesus? Pilate’s wife had just warned him to have nothing to do with that innocent man (Matthew 27:19). He put the question to the crowd. The religious leaders probably started the chant calling for Jesus’ crucifixion, not just capital punishment, but it quickly spread through the crowd. The mob ignored Pilate’s request for reasonable reconsideration and continued chanting. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:12
And Pilate again answered and said unto them, What then shall I do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews? The word "again" has the support of three great uncials, and the best of the cursives. Pilate did not give way without many an inward struggle. And now at last he puts the matter, so to speak, in their own power; so that it might be an act of their clemency, and that they might have the honor of saving our Lord's life. But it was all in vain. For the chief priests had resolved to... read more