Matthew 27:12 cpdv — And when he was accused by the leaders of the priests and the elders, he responded nothing.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when he was accused by the leaders of the priests and the elders, he responded nothing. "

— Matthew 27:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 27 — Context

9

Then what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled, saying, “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of the one being appraised, whom they appraised before the sons of Israel,

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and they gave it for the potter’s field, just as the Lord appointed to me.”

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Now Jesus stood before the procurator, and the procurator questioned him, saying, “You are the king of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “You are saying so.”

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And when he was accused by the leaders of the priests and the elders, he responded nothing.

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Then Pilate said to him, “Do you not hear how much testimony they speak against you?”

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And he did not respond any word to him, so that the procurator wondered greatly.

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Now on the solemn day, the procurator was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner, whomever they wished.

Matthew 27:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:12 say?
Matthew 27:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when he was accused by the leaders of the priests and the elders, he responded nothing. ”
Where is Matthew 27:12 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 12.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 27:12.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:12 in?
Matthew 27:12 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 Matthew 27:12?
Matthew 27:12 reads (CPDV): “And when he was accused by the leaders of the priests and the elders, he responded 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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