Mark 15:11 net — But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas instead.

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"But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas instead."

— Mark 15:11, NET Bible

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Mark 15 — Context

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Then the crowd came up and began to ask Pilate to release a prisoner for them, as was his custom.

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So Pilate asked them,“Do you want me to release the king of the Jews for you?”

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(For he knew that the chief priests had handed him over because of envy.)

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But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas instead.

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So Pilate spoke to them again,“Then what do you want me to do with the one you call king of the Jews?”

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They shouted back,“Crucify him!”

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Pilate asked them,“Why? What has he done wrong?” But they shouted more insistently,“Crucify him!”

Mark 15:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:11 say?
Mark 15:11 in the NET Bible reads: “But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas instead.”
Where is Mark 15:11 in the Bible?
Mark 15:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 11.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 15:11.
What translation should I read Mark 15:11 in?
Mark 15:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 15:11?
Mark 15:11 reads (NET): “But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas instead.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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