Mark 15:31 net — In the same way even the chief priests– together with the experts in the law– were mocking him among themselves:“He sav…

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"In the same way even the chief priests– together with the experts in the law– were mocking him among themselves:“He saved others, but he cannot save himself!"

— Mark 15:31, NET Bible

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Mark 15 — Context

29

Those who passed by defamed him, shaking their heads and saying,“Aha! You who can destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days,

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save yourself and come down from the cross!”

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In the same way even the chief priests– together with the experts in the law– were mocking him among themselves:“He saved others, but he cannot save himself!

32

Let the Christ, the king of Israel, come down from the cross now, that we may see and believe!” Those who were crucified with him also spoke abusively to him.

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Jesus’ Death Now when it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon.

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Around three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice,“Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means,“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Mark 15:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:31 say?
Mark 15:31 in the NET Bible reads: “In the same way even the chief priests– together with the experts in the law– were mocking him among themselves:“He saved others, but he cannot save himself!”
Where is Mark 15:31 in the Bible?
Mark 15:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 31.
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 15:31.
What translation should I read Mark 15:31 in?
Mark 15:31 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 15:31?
Mark 15:31 reads (NET): “In the same way even the chief priests– together with the experts in the law– were mocking him among themselves:“He saved others, but he cannot save himself!” 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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