Mark 15:3 kjva — And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing."

— Mark 15:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 15 — Context

1

And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.

2

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

3

And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing.

4

And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee.

5

But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.

6

Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.

Mark 15:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:3 say?
Mark 15:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing.”
Where is Mark 15:3 in the Bible?
Mark 15:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 3.
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 15:3.
What translation should I read Mark 15:3 in?
Mark 15:3 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 15:3?
Mark 15:3 reads (KJVA): “And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing.” 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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