Mark 15:4 bbe — And Pilate again put a question, Do you say nothing in answer? see how much evil they say you have done.

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"And Pilate again put a question, Do you say nothing in answer? see how much evil they say you have done."

— Mark 15:4, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee.”
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ASV
“And Pilate again asked him, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they accuse thee of. ”
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Mark 15 — Context

And the first thing in the morning the chief priests, with those in authority and the scribes and all the Sanhedrin, had a meeting, and put cords round Jesus, and took him away, and gave him up to Pilate.

And Pilate put a question to him, Are you the King of the Jews? And he, answering, said to him, You say so.

And the chief priests said a number of things against him.

And Pilate again put a question, Do you say nothing in answer? see how much evil they say you have done.

But Jesus gave no more answers, so that Pilate was full of wonder.

Now at the feast every year he let one prisoner go free at their request.

And there was one named Barabbas, in prison with those who had gone against the government and in the fight had taken life.

Mark 15:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:4 say?

Mark 15:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Pilate again put a question, Do you say nothing in answer? see how much evil they say you have done.”

Where is Mark 15:4 in the Bible?

Mark 15:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 4.

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 15:4.

What translation should I read Mark 15:4 in?

Mark 15:4 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 15:4?

Mark 15:4 reads (BBE): “And Pilate again put a question, Do you say nothing in answer? see how much evil they say you have done.” 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.

Mark 15:4 bbe — And Pilate again put a question, Do you say nothing in answer? see how much evil they say you have done.

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