Mark 15:3

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

The head cohanim too made accusations against him,

Berean Standard Bible:

And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things.

American Standard Version:

And the chief priests accused him of many things.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} the chief priests^{G749} accused^{G2723} him^{G846} of many things^{G4183}: but^{G1161} he^{G846} answered^{G611} nothing^{G3762}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Explore This Verse Across Other Resources:

BibleHub.com BibleRef.com

Commentary for Mark 15:3

Mark 15:3 is a verse from the New Testament that captures a moment during the trial of Jesus Christ. The historical context of this verse is set during the Passion of Christ, the period leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. The chief priests, who were the leading Jewish religious authorities of the time, brought numerous accusations against Jesus. These accusations likely included charges of blasphemy, claiming to be the Messiah, and threatening to destroy the Temple. The political and social climate of 1st-century Judea was tense, with the Roman Empire occupying the region and the Jewish authorities seeking to maintain their influence and the sanctity of their religious laws.

The verse reflects the theme of silence and innocence, as Jesus chooses not to respond to the multitude of accusations. This silence can be interpreted in various ways: as an act of stoicism, a fulfillment of prophetic scripture (Isaiah 53:7, which speaks of the suffering servant who remains silent before his accusers), or as a strategic choice to not incriminate himself further in a rigged trial. The silence of Jesus also serves to underscore the injustice of the situation, as the authorities seek to condemn him without regard for due process or the truth.

In a broader theological context, Jesus' silence is seen by many Christians as a reflection of his willingness to endure suffering for the salvation of humanity. It is a demonstration of his obedience to God's will, even in the face of false accusations and impending death. This moment in the narrative of Mark's Gospel foreshadows Jesus' ultimate sacrifice and is central to Christian beliefs about redemption and the nature of Christ's messiahship.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G749
   There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀρχιερεύς
   Transliteration: archiereús
   Pronunciation: ar-khee-er-yuce'
   Description: from ἀρχή and ἱερεύς; the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest:--chief (high) priest, chief of the priests.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2723
   There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κατηγορέω
   Transliteration: katēgoréō
   Pronunciation: kat-ay-gor-eh'-o
   Description: from κατήγορος; to be a plaintiff, i.e. to charge with some offence:--accuse, object.
   
4. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
5. Strong's Number: G4183
   There are 331 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πολύς
   Transliteration: polýs
   Pronunciation: pol-oos'
   Description: including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare πλεῖστος, πλείων.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
7. Strong's Number: G611
   There are 248 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀποκρίνομαι
   Transliteration: apokrínomai
   Pronunciation: ap-ok-ree'-nom-ahee
   Description: from ἀπό and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare עָנָה) to begin to speak (where an address is expected):--answer.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3762
   There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐδείς
   Transliteration: oudeís
   Pronunciation: oo-den'
   Description: from οὐδέ and εἷς; not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing:--any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought.