Mark 15:9 asv — And Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

American Standard Version

"And Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? "

— Mark 15:9, American Standard Version

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Mark 15:9 in Other Translations

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Mark 15 — Context

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Now at the feast he used to release unto them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.

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And there was one called Barabbas, lying bound with them that had made insurrection, men who in the insurrection had committed murder.

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And the multitude went up and began to ask him to do as he was wont to do unto them.

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And Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

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For he perceived that for envy the chief priests had delivered him up.

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But the chief priests stirred up the multitude, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.

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And Pilate again answered and said unto them, What then shall I do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?

Mark 15:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:9 say?
Mark 15:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? ”
Where is Mark 15:9 in the Bible?
Mark 15:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 9.
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 15:9.
What translation should I read Mark 15:9 in?
Mark 15:9 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 15:9?
Mark 15:9 reads (ASV): “And Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? ” 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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