New International Version “Do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?” asked Pilate, New Living Translation “Would you like me to release to you this ‘King of the Jews’?” Pilate asked. English Standard Version And he answered them, saying, “Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?” Berean Standard Bible “Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked. Berean Literal Bible But Pilate answered them, saying, “Do you⁺ desire that I should release to you⁺ the King of the Jews?” King James Bible But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? New King James Version But Pilate answered them, saying, “Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” New American Standard Bible Pilate answered them, saying, “Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?” NASB 1995 Pilate answered them, saying, “Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?” NASB 1977 And Pilate answered them, saying, “Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?” Legacy Standard Bible And Pilate answered them, saying, “Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?” Amplified Bible Pilate answered them, saying, “Do you want me to set free for you the King of the Jews?” Berean Annotated Bible “Do you⁺ want me to release to you⁺ the King of the Jews (people of praise)? Pilate (armed with a spear) asked. Christian Standard Bible Pilate answered them, “Do you want me to release the king of the Jews for you? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible So Pilate answered them, “Do you want me to release the King of the Jews for you?” American Standard Version And Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? Contemporary English Version Pilate asked them, "Do you want me to free the king of the Jews?" English Revised Version And Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? GOD'S WORD® Translation Pilate answered them, "Do you want me to free the king of the Jews for you?" Good News Translation he asked them, "Do you want me to set free for you the king of the Jews?" International Standard Version Pilate answered them, "Do you want me to release the king of the Jews for you?" NET Bible So Pilate asked them, "Do you want me to release the king of the Jews for you?" New Heart English Bible Pilate answered them, saying, "Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?" Webster's Bible Translation But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release to you the King of the Jews? Weymouth New Testament "Shall I release for you the King of the Jews?" answered Pilate. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked. World English Bible Pilate answered them, saying, “Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Pilate answered them, saying, “Will you [that] I will release to you the King of the Jews?” Berean Literal Bible But Pilate answered them, saying, “Do you⁺ desire that I should release to you⁺ the King of the Jews?” Young's Literal Translation and Pilate answered them, saying, 'Will ye that I shall release to you the king of the Jews?' Smith's Literal Translation And Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye I loose to you the King of the Jews? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Pilate answered them, and said: Will you that I release to you the king of the Jews? Catholic Public Domain Version But Pilate answered them and said, “Do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?” New American Bible Pilate answered, “Do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?” New Revised Standard Version Then he answered them, “Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePilate answered and said, Are you willing that I release to you the King of the Jews? Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Pilate answered and said, “Are you willing that I release to you The King of the Judeans?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut Pilate answered them, saying: Do you wish me to release to you the King of the Jews? Godbey New Testament And Pilate responded to them, saying, Do you wish that I may release unto you the King of the Jews? Haweis New Testament Then Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the king of the Jews? Mace New Testament but Pilate answered them, saying, do you chuse to have Jesus releas'd, the king of the Jews? Weymouth New Testament "Shall I release for you the King of the Jews?" answered Pilate. Worrell New Testament And Pilate answered them, saying, "Do you wish me to release to you the King of the Jews?" Worsley New Testament But Pilate answered them, saying, Would ye have me release to you the king of the Jews? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Crowd Chooses Barabbas…8So the crowd went up and began asking Pilate to keep his custom. 9“Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked. 10For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over.… Cross References Do you want me to release to you John 18:39 But it is your custom that I release to you one prisoner at the Passover. So then, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Matthew 27:15 Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing. Luke 23:17 Now Pilate was obliged to release to the people one prisoner at the feast. the King of the Jews?” John 18:33 Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” John 19:19 Pilate also had a notice posted on the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. Luke 23:38 Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Pilate asked. Luke 23:3 So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. 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. John 18:29 So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?” Matthew 27:17-21 So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” / For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him. / While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.” … Luke 23:18-25 But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” / (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) / Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again, … John 19:14-15 It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. And Pilate said to the Jews, “Here is your King!” / At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests. Acts 3:13-14 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him. / You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. Psalm 22:6-8 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.” 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. Treasury of Scripture But Pilate answered them, saying, Will you that I release to you the King of the Jews? Will. Matthew 27:17-21 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? … John 18:39 But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews? John 19:4,5,14-16 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him… Jump to Previous Desire Free Jews Pilate Release WantJump to Next Desire Free Jews Pilate Release WantMark 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. Do you want me to release to you This question is posed by Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, during the trial of Jesus. Pilate's role as a Roman official is significant, as he represents the occupying power in Judea. The question implies a choice given to the crowd, highlighting the practice of releasing a prisoner during the Passover festival, a tradition meant to appease the Jewish populace. This moment underscores the tension between Roman authority and Jewish expectations. The choice offered by Pilate is ironic, as it contrasts the innocence of Jesus with the guilt of Barabbas, a known insurrectionist. the King of the Jews? Pilate asked. Persons / Places / Events 1. Pontius PilateThe Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus. He is depicted as a figure caught between his own judgment and the demands of the crowd. 2. Jesus Christ Referred to here as "the King of the Jews," Jesus is the central figure of the New Testament, whose trial and crucifixion are pivotal events in Christian theology. 3. The Jewish Crowd The assembly of people present at Jesus' trial, who were influenced by the chief priests to demand Jesus' crucifixion. 4. The Chief Priests Jewish religious leaders who saw Jesus as a threat to their authority and sought to have Him executed. 5. Jerusalem The city where these events took place, significant as the religious and political center of Jewish life at the time. Teaching Points The Dilemma of PilatePilate's question reflects his struggle between justice and political expediency. As believers, we are often faced with decisions that test our integrity and faithfulness to God's truth. The Influence of the Crowd The crowd's choice to reject Jesus serves as a warning about the dangers of following popular opinion over divine truth. Christians are called to stand firm in their convictions, even when it is unpopular. The Identity of Jesus Pilate's reference to Jesus as "the King of the Jews" invites reflection on Jesus' true identity as the Messiah and King of Kings. Believers are encouraged to recognize and submit to His lordship in every area of life. Prophecy Fulfilled The events of Jesus' trial and crucifixion fulfill Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan. This should strengthen our faith and trust in God's promises. The Cost of Redemption Jesus' willingness to endure rejection and suffering underscores the depth of His love and the cost of our redemption. This calls us to live lives of gratitude and obedience in response to His sacrifice. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 15:9?2. How does Mark 15:9 illustrate the choice between Jesus and worldly desires? 3. What does Pilate's question reveal about human nature and leadership challenges? 4. How can we discern truth when faced with societal pressures, like Pilate in Mark 15:9? 5. Compare Mark 15:9 with John 18:39. How do both highlight Jesus' innocence? 6. How can believers today choose Christ over popular opinion, as seen in Mark 15:9? 7. Why did Pilate offer to release Jesus in Mark 15:9 despite knowing His innocence? 8. How does Mark 15:9 reflect the political tensions of the time? 9. What does Pilate's question in Mark 15:9 reveal about his character? 10. |