Mark 15
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 15 of 16
Chapter Summary
1 Jesus accused before Pilate. 15 The murderer Barabbas is freed, and Jesus given over to be crucified. 17 He is crowned with thorns, 19 and mocked, 27 and is crucified 43 and is buried.
Key Greek Words
People & Context
Tried before Pilate, mocked as king of the Jews, crucified at Golgotha, dies, and is buried
The governor who questions Jesus, releases Barabbas, and gives Jesus over to be crucified
An imprisoned insurrectionist and murderer released to the crowd in place of Jesus
Passerby, father of Alexander and Rufus, compelled to carry Jesus' cross
Honorable councillor who begs Jesus' body from Pilate and lays it in a rock tomb
Watches the crucifixion from afar and sees where Jesus' body is laid
Timeline
The chief priests hand Jesus over to Pilate. Despite marveling at Jesus' silence, Pilate yields to the stirred-up crowd, releasing the murderer Barabbas and giving Jesus over to be crucified.
Mark 15:1-15Soldiers mock Jesus with purple and a crown of thorns. Simon the Cyrenian is compelled to bear the cross. Jesus is crucified at Golgotha between two plunderers and mocked by passersby.
Mark 15:16-32Darkness falls for three hours. Jesus cries out 'Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani', breathes His last, and the temple veil tears. The observing Roman centurion declares Him the Son of God.
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