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Mark 15

BSB·47 verses ·New Testament
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1Earlyεὐθὺςeuthys — immediately, at once, without delayG2112 — Full Word Study → in the morningπρωῒprōi — early in the morningG4404 — Full Word Study →, theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → chief priestsἀρχιερεῖςarchiereis — High priest; chief priestG749 — Full Word Study →, eldersπρεσβυτέρωνpresbyterōn — An elder; one who is older or senior in authorityG4245 — Full Word Study →, scribesγραμματέωνgrammateōn — Scribe; learned expert in religious law and ScriptureG1122 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wholeὅλονholon — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → Sanhedrinσυνέδριονsynedrion — council, governing assembly, or judicial bodyG4892 — Full Word Study → devisedποιήσαντες*poiēsantes — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → a planσυμβούλιονsymboulion — counsel, council, deliberationG4824 — Full Word Study →. They boundδήσαντεςdēsantes — to bind, tie, or restrain physically or morallyG1210 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦνIēsoun — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →, led Him away, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → handed Him over to PilateΠιλάτῳPilatō — Roman prefect of JudeaG4091 — Full Word Study →. 2SoΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → PilateΠιλᾶτοςPilatos — Roman prefect of JudeaG4091 — Full Word Study → questionedἐπηρώτησενepērōtēsen — to ask, question, or inquireG1905 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “Areεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → YouΣὺSy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → KingΒασιλεὺςBasileus — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JewsἸουδαίωνIoudaiōn — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study →?” “YouΣὺSy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → have said soλέγειςlegeis — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →,” Jesus replied. 3AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → chief priestsἀρχιερεῖςarchiereis — High priest; chief priestG749 — Full Word Study → began to accuseκατηγόρουνkatēgoroun — to accuse, bring charges againstG2723 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → of many thingsπολλάpolla — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study →. 4Thenδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → PilateΠιλᾶτοςPilatos — Roman prefect of JudeaG4091 — Full Word Study → questionedἐπηρώταepērōta — to ask, question, or inquireG1905 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → againπάλινpalin — again; once more; in returnG3825 — Full Word Study →, “Have You no answerἀποκρίνῃapokrinē — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →? Lookἴδεide — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study → how many chargesπόσαposa — How much? How many? What quantity?G4214 — Full Word Study → they are bringing againstκατηγοροῦσινkatēgorousin — to accuse, bring charges againstG2723 — Full Word Study → Youσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →!” 5Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → toὥστεhōste — so that, with the result that, thereforeG5620 — Full Word Study → Pilate’sΠιλᾶτονPilaton — Roman prefect of JudeaG4091 — Full Word Study → amazementθαυμάζεινthaumazein — To marvel, wonder, or be amazedG2296 — Full Word Study →, JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → made no further replyἀπεκρίθηapekrithē — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →. 6Now it was PilatΚατὰKata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study →e’s custom at the feast to releaseἀπέλυενapelyen — to release, dismiss, or set freeG630 — Full Word Study → to the people aἕναhena — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → prisonerδέσμιονdesmion — A prisoner; one held in captivity or confinementG1198 — Full Word Study → of their choosingπαρῃτοῦντοparētounto — to refuse, decline, or rejectG3868 — Full Word Study →. 7Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → a man namedλεγόμενοςlegomenos — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → BarabbasΒαραββᾶςBarabbas — Son of the fatherG912 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → imprisonedδεδεμένοςdedemenos — to bind, tie, or restrain physically or morallyG1210 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → rebelsστασιαστῶνstasiastōn — one who rises up in rebellion; insurrectionistG4955 — Full Word Study → whoοἵτινεςhoitines — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → had committedπεποιήκεισανpepoiēkeisan — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → murderφόνονphonon — Unlawful killing; murder or manslaughterG5408 — Full Word Study → duringἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → insurrectionστάσειstasei — uprising, insurrection, dissension, standingG4714 — Full Word Study →. 8So theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdὄχλοςochlos — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study → went upἀναβὰςanabas — to go up, ascend, climbG305 — Full Word Study → and began asking Pilate to keep his customκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study →. 9Do you wantΘέλετεThelete — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → me to releaseἀπολύσωapolysō — to release, dismiss, or set freeG630 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → KingΒασιλέαBasilea — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JewsἸουδαίωνIoudaiōn — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study →?” PilateΠιλᾶτοςPilatos — Roman prefect of JudeaG4091 — Full Word Study → askedἀπεκρίθηapekrithē — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →. 10Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → he knew it was out ofδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → envyφθόνονphthonon — jealous resentment; envious desire for another's advantageG5355 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → chief priestsἀρχιερεῖςarchiereis — High priest; chief priestG749 — Full Word Study → had handed Jesus over. 11Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → theΟἱHoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → chief priestsἀρχιερεῖςarchiereis — High priest; chief priestG749 — Full Word Study → stirred upἀνέσεισανaneseisan — to stir up, incite, agitateG383 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdὄχλονochlon — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → have him releaseἀπολύσῃapolysē — to release, dismiss, or set freeG630 — Full Word Study → BarabbasΒαραββᾶνBarabban — Son of the fatherG912 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → insteadμᾶλλονmallon — more, rather, increasinglyG3123 — Full Word Study →. 12So PilateΠιλᾶτοςPilatos — Roman prefect of JudeaG4091 — Full Word Study → askedἀποκριθεὶςapokritheis — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → againπάλινpalin — again; once more; in returnG3825 — Full Word Study →, “WhatΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → thenοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → do you want‹θέλετε›thelete — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → me to doποιήσωpoiēsō — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → with the One you callλέγετεlegete — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → KingΒασιλέαBasilea — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JewsἸουδαίωνIoudaiōn — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study →?” 13Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → they shoutedἔκραξανekraxan — to cry out, shout, or call loudlyG2896 — Full Word Study → backπάλινpalin — again; once more; in returnG3825 — Full Word Study →, “CrucifyΣταύρωσονStaurōson — to crucify; to execute by crucifixionG4717 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →!” 14Whyγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study →?” askedἔλεγενelegen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → PilateΠιλᾶτοςPilatos — Roman prefect of JudeaG4091 — Full Word Study →. “WhatΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → evilκακόνkakon — evil, wicked, bad, morally corruptG2556 — Full Word Study → has He doneἐποίησενepoiēsen — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study →?” Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → they shoutedἔκραξανekraxan — to cry out, shout, or call loudlyG2896 — Full Word Study → all the louderπερισσῶςperissōs — Abundantly, excessively, greatly, beyond measureG4057 — Full Word Study →, “CrucifyΣταύρωσονStaurōson — to crucify; to execute by crucifixionG4717 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →!” 15Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → wishingβουλόμενοςboulomenos — to desire, wish, or intend; to exercise one's willG1014 — Full Word Study → toποιῆσαιpoiēsai — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → satisfyἱκανὸνhikanon — Sufficient, adequate, capableG2425 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdὄχλῳochlō — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study →, PilateΠιλᾶτοςPilatos — Roman prefect of JudeaG4091 — Full Word Study → releasedἀπέλυσενapelysen — to release, dismiss, or set freeG630 — Full Word Study → BarabbasΒαραββᾶνBarabban — Son of the fatherG912 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. Butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he had Jesus floggedφραγελλώσαςphragellōsas — To whip or scourge with a whipG5417 — Full Word Study →, and handed Him over toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → be crucifiedσταυρωθῇstaurōthē — to crucify; to execute by crucifixionG4717 — Full Word Study →. 16Thenδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → theΟἱHoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → soldiersστρατιῶταιstratiōtai — A soldier; warrior; military fighterG4757 — Full Word Study → led Jesus away intoἔσωesō — inner, inward, withinG2080 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → palaceαὐλῆςaulēs — Courtyard, palace, or enclosed hallG833 — Full Word Study → (thatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →, the Praetorium) andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → calledσυνκαλοῦσινsynkalousin — to call together, convene, assembleG4779 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wholeὅληνholēn — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → company together. 17They dressedἐνδιδύσκουσινendidyskousin — to put on clothing; to dress or clothe oneselfG1737 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → in a purple robeπορφύρανporphyran — Purple cloth or dye; a mark of luxury and royaltyG4209 — Full Word Study →, twisted togetherπλέξαντεςplexantes — to weave or plait togetherG4120 — Full Word Study → a crownστέφανονstephanon — Crown; victor's wreath; honor or rewardG4735 — Full Word Study → of thornsἀκάνθινονakanthinon — made of thorns; thornyG174 — Full Word Study →, and set it on His head. 18Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they beganἤρξαντοērxanto — to begin, to start, to rule overG756 — Full Word Study → to saluteἀσπάζεσθαιaspazesthai — to greet, embrace, or pay respects to someoneG782 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →: “HailΧαῖρεChaire — To rejoice, be glad, or greet with joyG5463 — Full Word Study →, KingΒασιλεῦBasileu — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JewsἸουδαίωνIoudaiōn — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study →!” 19They kept strikingἔτυπτονetypton — to strike, beat, or hitG5180 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → headκεφαλὴνkephalēn — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study → with a staffκαλάμῳkalamō — Reed, cane stalk, or writing penG2563 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → spitting onἐνέπτυονeneptyon — To spit on or at someone in contempt or mockeryG1716 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they knelt downτιθέντεςtithentes — To place, set, or lay downG5087 — Full Word Study → and bowed before Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 20Afterκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they had mockedἐνέπαιξανenepaixan — to mock, ridicule, or jeer at someoneG1702 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, they removedἐξέδυσανexedysan — to strip off, remove clothing, undressG1562 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → purple robe andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → putἐνέδυσανenedysan — to put on, clothe oneself withG1746 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → own‹ἴδια›idia — one's own; private; personalG2398 — Full Word Study → clothes back on Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they led Him outἐξάγουσινexagousin — to lead out; bring forthG1806 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → crucifyσταυρώσωσινstaurōsōsin — to crucify; to execute by crucifixionG4717 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 21Now SimonΣίμωναSimōna — He heardG4613 — Full Word Study → of CyreneΚυρηναῖονKyrēnaion — Person from CyreneG2956 — Full Word Study →, theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fatherπατέραpatera — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → of AlexanderἈλεξάνδρουAlexandrou — Defender of menG223 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → RufusῬούφουRhouphou — Red or ruddyG4504 — Full Word Study →, was passing byπαράγοντάparagonta — to pass by or away; to departG3855 — Full Word Study → on his way inἐρχόμενονerchomenon — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the countryἀγροῦagrou — field, land, agricultural groundG68 — Full Word Study →, andΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the soldiers forced him toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → carryἄρῃarē — to lift up, take away, removeG142 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crossσταυρὸνstauron — wooden cross; instrument of executionG4716 — Full Word Study → of Jesus. 22They broughtφέρουσινpherousin — to bear, carry, bring forthG5342 — Full Word Study → Jesus toἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → a placeτόπονtopon — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study → called Golgotha, whichho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → meansμεθερμηνευόμενον*methermēneuomenon — to translate or interpret meaningG3177 — Full Word Study → The Place of the SkullΚρανίουKraniou — Skull, place of executionG2898 — Full Word Study →. 23Thereκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they offeredἐδίδουνedidoun — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → wineοἶνονoinon — Wine; fermented grape juiceG3631 — Full Word Study → mixed with myrrhἐσμυρνισμένονesmyrnismenon — to mix or mingle with myrrhG4669 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → Heὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → did not take it. 24AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they crucifiedσταυροῦσινstaurousin — to crucify; to execute by crucifixionG4717 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. They also dividedδιαμερίζονταιdiamerizontai — to divide, split, or distribute into partsG1266 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → garmentsἱμάτιαhimatia — garment, outer clothing, robeG2440 — Full Word Study → by castingβάλλοντεςballontes — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → lotsκλῆρονklēron — lot, inheritance, portion, allotmentG2819 — Full Word Study → to decideἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → whatτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → each of them would takeἄρῃarē — to lift up, take away, removeG142 — Full Word Study →. 25It wasἮνĒn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the third hourὥραhōra — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study → whenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they crucifiedἐσταύρωσανestaurōsan — to crucify; to execute by crucifixionG4717 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 26Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → chargeαἰτίαςaitias — Cause, charge, or accusationG156 — Full Word Study → inscribedἐπιγραφὴepigraphē — Written inscription or superscription on an objectG1923 — Full Word Study → against Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → readἐπιγεγραμμένηepigegrammenē — To write upon or inscribeG1924 — Full Word Study →: THEΟ*HO — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → KINGΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣBASILEUS — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → OF THEΤΩΝTŌN — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JEWSΙΟΥΔΑΙΩΝIOUDAIŌN — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study →. 27Along withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → Jesus, they crucifiedσταυροῦσινstaurousin — to crucify; to execute by crucifixionG4717 — Full Word Study → twoδύοdyo — the number two; a pairG1417 — Full Word Study → robbersλῃστάςlēstas — robber, brigand, or insurrectionistG3027 — Full Word Study →, oneἕναhena — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → onἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → His right andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → oneἕναhena — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → onἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → leftεὐωνύμωνeuōnymōn — Left hand or left sideG2176 — Full Word Study →. 28 29AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → those whoοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → passed byπαραπορευόμενοιparaporeuomenoi — to pass by or pass throughG3899 — Full Word Study → heaped abuse onἐβλασφήμουνeblasphēmoun — To speak evil or insult; to blaspheme or revileG987 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, shakingκινοῦντεςkinountes — to move, shake, or stirG2795 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → headsκεφαλὰςkephalas — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sayingλέγοντεςlegontes — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “AhaΟὐὰOua — Exclamation expressing surprise, mockery, or derision; 'aha!' or 'ah!'G3758 — Full Word Study →! You who are going to destroyκαταλύωνkatalyōn — to destroy, demolish, or lodge as a guestG2647 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeναὸνnaon — inner sanctuary of a temple; holy of holiesG3485 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → rebuild it inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → threeτρισὶνtrisin — The number threeG5140 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραιςhēmerais — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →, 30come downκαταβὰςkatabas — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crossσταυροῦstaurou — wooden cross; instrument of executionG4716 — Full Word Study → and save Yourselfσεαυτὸνseauton — yourself; your own self (reflexive pronoun)G4572 — Full Word Study →!” 31In the same wayὉμοίωςHomoiōs — in the same way, likewise, similarlyG3668 — Full Word Study →, theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → chief priestsἀρχιερεῖςarchiereis — High priest; chief priestG749 — Full Word Study → andμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → scribesγραμματέωνgrammateōn — Scribe; learned expert in religious law and ScriptureG1122 — Full Word Study → mocked Him amongπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → themselvesἀλλήλουςallēlous — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study →, sayingἔλεγονelegon — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “He savedἔσωσενesōsen — To save, rescue, or deliver from danger or harmG4982 — Full Word Study → othersἌλλουςAllous — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study →, but He cannot saveσῶσαιsōsai — To save, rescue, or deliver from danger or harmG4982 — Full Word Study → Himselfἑαυτὸνheauton — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study →! 32Let the ChristΧριστὸςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → KingΒασιλεὺςBasileus — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → of IsraelἸσραὴλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study →, come downκαταβάτωkatabatō — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → nowνῦνnyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crossσταυροῦstaurou — wooden cross; instrument of executionG4716 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → we may seeἴδωμενidōmen — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → believeπιστεύσωμενpisteusōmen — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study →!” And evenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → those whoοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → were crucifiedσυνεσταυρωμένοιsynestaurōmenoi — to crucify together withG4957 — Full Word Study → withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → beratedὠνείδιζονōneidizon — to revile, reproach, or insult verballyG3679 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 33From the sixth hourὥραςhōras — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study → untilἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → the ninth hourὥραςhōras — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study → darknessσκότοςskotos — darkness, obscurity, absence of lightG4655 — Full Word Study → cameἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → overἐφ’eph’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → allὅληνholēn — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → landγῆνgēn — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →. 34At theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ninthἐνάτῃenatē — The ninth hour of the dayG1766 — Full Word Study → hourὥρᾳhōra — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study →, JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → cried outἐβόησενeboēsen — to cry out, shout, or call loudlyG994 — Full Word Study → in a loud voiceφωνῇphōnē — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study →, “EloiἘλωῒElōi — My GodG1682 — Full Word Study →, EloiἘλωῒElōi — My GodG1682 — Full Word Study →, lemaλεμὰ*lema — Why? (Aramaic interrogative)G2982 — Full Word Study → sabachthaniσαβαχθάνι*sabachthani — You have forsaken me; abandonedG4518 — Full Word Study →?” whichho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → meansμεθερμηνευόμενονmethermēneuomenon — to translate or interpret meaningG3177 — Full Word Study →, “Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → GodΘεόςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → GodΘεόςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, whyεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → have You forsakenἐγκατέλιπέςenkatelipes — To abandon or forsake completelyG1459 — Full Word Study → Meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →?” 35WhenΚαίKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → someτινεςtines — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → of thoseτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → standing nearbyπαρεστηκότωνparestēkotōn — to stand beside; to present or offerG3936 — Full Word Study → heard this, they saidἔλεγονelegon — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “BeholdἼδεIde — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, He is callingφωνεῖphōnei — to call out; to summon; to cryG5455 — Full Word Study → ElijahἨλίανĒlian — God is my salvationG2243 — Full Word Study →.” 36Andδέde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → someoneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → ranΔραμὼνDramōn — to run, move swiftlyG5143 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → filledγεμίσαςgemisas — to fill completely, to make fullG1072 — Full Word Study → a spongeσπόγγονspongon — A porous absorbent material used for soaking up liquidsG4699 — Full Word Study → with sour wineὄξουςoxous — Sour wine or vinegarG3690 — Full Word Study →. He put it on a reedκαλάμῳkalamō — Reed, cane stalk, or writing penG2563 — Full Word Study → and held it up for Jesus to drink, sayingλέγωνlegōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “Leave Him alone. Let us seeἴδωμενidōmen — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → ElijahἨλίαςĒlias — God is my salvationG2243 — Full Word Study → comesἔρχεταιerchetai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → to take Him downκαθελεῖνkathelein — to tear down, demolish, or remove from a positionG2507 — Full Word Study →.” 37Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → let outἀφεὶςapheis — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → a loud cryφωνὴνphōnēn — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study → and breathed His last. 38AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → veilκαταπέτασμαkatapetasma — inner curtain; temple veilG2665 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeναοῦnaou — inner sanctuary of a temple; holy of holiesG3485 — Full Word Study → was tornἐσχίσθηeschisthē — to split, tear, or rend apartG4977 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → twoδύοdyo — the number two; a pairG1417 — Full Word Study → fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → topἄνωθενanōthen — from above; again; from the beginningG509 — Full Word Study → toἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → bottomκάτωkatō — beneath, under, below, downwardG2736 — Full Word Study →. 39Whenδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → centurionκεντυρίωνkentyriōn — Roman military officer commanding about 100 soldiersG2760 — Full Word Study → standing thereπαρεστηκὼςparestēkōs — to stand beside; to present or offerG3936 — Full Word Study → in front ofἐναντίαςenantias — hostile, opposed, contraryG1727 — Full Word Study → Jesus sawἸδὼνIdōn — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → how He had breathed His lastἐξέπνευσενexepneusen — to breathe out, expire, dieG1606 — Full Word Study →, he saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “TrulyἈληθῶςAlēthōs — truly, in truth, genuinelyG230 — Full Word Study → thisοὗτοςhoutos — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the Son of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →!” 40Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → there wereἮσανĒsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → womenγυναῖκεςgynaikes — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → watchingθεωροῦσαιtheōrousai — To see, observe, or witness with understandingG2334 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → a distanceμακρόθενmakrothen — from a distance; afar offG3113 — Full Word Study →. Amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → themαἷςhais — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → were MaryΜαρίαMaria — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study → MagdaleneΜαγδαληνὴMagdalēnē — Of MagdalaG3094 — Full Word Study →, MaryΜαρίαMaria — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → motherμήτηρmētēr — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study → of JamesἸακώβουIakōbou — He whom God supplantsG2385 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → youngerμικροῦmikrou — small in size or extent; least or insignificantG3398 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → of JosesἸωσῆτοςIōsētos — God increasesG2500 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → SalomeΣαλώμηSalōmē — Peace or ShalomG4539 — Full Word Study →. 41These women had followedἠκολούθουνēkolouthoun — to follow after; to be a disciple ofG190 — Full Word Study → Jesus andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ministeredδιηκόνουνdiēkonoun — to serve, minister, attend toG1247 — Full Word Study → to Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → whileὅτεhote — when, at the time thatG3753 — Full Word Study → He wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → GalileeΓαλιλαίᾳGalilaia — Northern Israel regionG1056 — Full Word Study →, and there were manyπολλαὶpollai — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → otherἄλλαιallai — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → women who had come upσυναναβᾶσαιsynanabasai — to ascend or go up together withG4872 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἹεροσόλυμαHierosolyma — Holy CityG2414 — Full Word Study → with Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 42NowΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → it wasγενομένηςgenomenēs — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → alreadyἤδηēdē — Already, by now, at this present timeG2235 — Full Word Study → eveningὀψίαςopsias — evening, twilight, the time of day after sunsetG3798 — Full Word Study →. Sinceἐπεὶepei — since, because, inasmuch asG1893 — Full Word Study → it wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → Preparation DayΠαρασκευήParaskeuē — Preparation DayG3904 — Full Word Study → (thatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →, the day before the Sabbath), 43JosephἸωσὴφIōsēph — God will increaseG2501 — Full Word Study → ofἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → ArimatheaἉριμαθαίαςHarimathaias — A town in JudeaG707 — Full Word Study →, a prominent Council memberβουλευτήςbouleutēs — member of a council or sanhedrinG1010 — Full Word Study → whoὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → himselfαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → waiting forπροσδεχόμενοςprosdechomenos — to wait for, receive, or welcome expectantlyG4327 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείανbasileian — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, boldlyτολμήσαςtolmēsas — to dare, be bold, show courageG5111 — Full Word Study → wentἐλθὼνelthōn — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → PilateΠιλᾶτονPilaton — Roman prefect of JudeaG4091 — Full Word Study → to ask forᾐτήσατοētēsato — to ask for, request, or demandG154 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → bodyσῶμαsōma — Physical body; corporeal formG4983 — Full Word Study → of JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →. 44PilateΠιλᾶτοςPilatos — Roman prefect of JudeaG4091 — Full Word Study → was surprised to hear thatεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → Jesus was already dead, soκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he summonedπροσκαλεσάμενοςproskalesamenos — to call upon, summon, inviteG4341 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → centurionκεντυρίωναkentyriōna — Roman military officer commanding about 100 soldiersG2760 — Full Word Study → to askἐπηρώτησενepērōtēsen — to ask, question, or inquireG1905 — Full Word Study → ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → this was so. 45When Pilate had confirmed it withἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → centurionκεντυρίωνοςkentyriōnos — Roman military officer commanding about 100 soldiersG2760 — Full Word Study →, he grantedἐδωρήσατοedōrēsato — to give freely, to bestow as a giftG1433 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → bodyπτῶμαptōma — Corpse, dead body, physical remains of deathG4430 — Full Word Study → to JosephἸωσήφIōsēph — God will increaseG2501 — Full Word Study →. 46SoΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Joseph bought a linen clothσινδόναsindona — Fine linen cloth or garmentG4616 — Full Word Study →, took downκαθελὼνkathelōn — to tear down, demolish, or remove from a positionG2507 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → body of Jesus, wrapped it in the clothσινδόνιsindoni — Fine linen cloth or garmentG4616 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → placedἔθηκεν*ethēken — To place, set, or lay downG5087 — Full Word Study → it inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a tombμνημείῳ*mnēmeiō — tomb, grave, burial placeG3419 — Full Word Study → thatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → had beenἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → cutλελατομημένονlelatomēmenon — to hew out or quarry stoneG2998 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → the rock. Thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he rolledπροσεκύλισενprosekylisen — to roll before or awayG4351 — Full Word Study → a stoneλίθονlithon — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study → againstἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → entranceθύρανthyran — door, gateway, entranceG2374 — Full Word Study → to theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → tombμνημείουmnēmeiou — tomb, grave, burial placeG3419 — Full Word Study →. 47MaryΜαρίαMaria — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study → MagdaleneΜαγδαληνὴMagdalēnē — Of MagdalaG3094 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → MaryΜαρίαMaria — Of the seaG3137 — Full Word Study → the mother of JosephἸωσῆτοςIōsētos — God increasesG2500 — Full Word Study → sawἐθεώρουνetheōroun — To see, observe, or witness with understandingG2334 — Full Word Study → whereποῦpou — somewhere, in some placeG4225 — Full Word Study → His body was placed.
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Chapter Commentary — Mark 15
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Chapter Overview

Mark chapter 15 stands as the gospel's climactic account of Jesus' trial, crucifixion, and burial. Here we witness the collision between the kingdom of God and the kingdoms of this world as Jesus, the innocent King, is condemned to death by human injustice and carried out the sentence of crucifixion. This chapter fulfills Old Testament prophecy, demonstrates Jesus' silent dignity under accusation, and reveals the paradox of the cross: apparent defeat becomes eternal victory. Through Mark's stark, unflinching narrative, we encounter the substitutionary death of Christ and its immediate spiritual significance.

Verses 1-5: Jesus Before Pilate

The religious leadership waste no time. Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the entire Sanhedrin hold a consultation, bind Jesus, and deliver Him to Pilate, the Roman governor. Pilate's question—"Art thou the King of the Jews?"—cuts to the political charge. Jesus' response, "Thou sayest it," is neither a denial nor an unambiguous affirmation, but rather a measured acknowledgment weighted with deeper meaning. When the chief priests layer accusations upon Him (v. 3), Jesus offers no defense. His silence astounds Pilate (v. 5). This is not the silence of guilt but of sovereign purpose. Jesus does not argue for His innocence because His mission transcends mere vindication; He came to bear the sins of the world, not to defend Himself. His restraint reveals His willingness to walk the path of the cross.

Verses 6-15: The Choice of Barabbas

Pilate, sensing Jesus' innocence and perceiving the chief priests' envy (v. 10), offers the crowds a choice: release Jesus or Barabbas, a murderer and insurrectionist. The crowds, moved by the priests' manipulation, demand Barabbas. Pilate asks repeatedly what evil Jesus has done, but the cry only grows louder: "Crucify him!" In a moment of moral weakness, Pilate capitulates. He releases a guilty man and delivers an innocent man to crucifixion. This exchange foreshadows the gospel's heart: the guilty go free while the innocent bears punishment—a picture of substitutionary atonement. Jesus takes the place of Barabbas; He takes our place.

Verses 16-20: Mocking and Preparation

Roman soldiers, gathering the whole cohort, subject Jesus to brutal mockery. They clothe Him in purple (a sign of royalty), crown Him with thorns, and bow mockingly before Him, hailing Him as "King of the Jews." They strike His head with a reed and spit upon Him (vv. 17-19). What they intended as ridicule becomes an unwitting proclamation of truth. The King does wear a crown; He is worthy of worship. After this humiliation, they lead Him to Golgotha.

Verses 21-27: The Crucifixion

Simon of Cyrene is compelled to carry Jesus' cross. At Golgotha (v. 22), Jesus refuses wine mixed with myrrh—a merciful anaesthetic—maintaining full consciousness for His redemptive work. The soldiers crucify Him and cast lots for His garments, fulfilling Psalm 22:18. At the third hour (9 a.m.), Jesus is crucified between two thieves, yet another fulfillment of Isaiah 53:12—numbered with transgressors.

Verses 28-37: The Cross and the Darkness

Passersby, chief priests, and scribes all mock Him (vv. 29-32), unaware that His refusal to "come down from the cross" is precisely His salvation of the world. At the sixth hour, darkness covers the land. At the ninth hour (3 p.m.), Jesus cries out in Aramaic: "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"—"My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" (v. 34). This is not doubt but the deepest moment of atonement: the Son experiences separation from the Father as He bears sin's penalty. With a loud cry, He gives up His spirit (v. 37). At that instant, the temple veil tears from top to bottom (v. 38)—God's way open to all humanity through Christ's blood.

Verses 38-47: Confession and Burial

The centurion, witnessing Jesus' death, confesses, "Truly this man was the Son of God" (v. 39). Joseph of Arimathaea, a secret believer, boldly requests the body, wraps it in fine linen, and places it in a tomb hewn from rock. The faithful women watch and remember—preparations already being made for resurrection hope.

Application for Today

Mark's passion narrative invites us to contemplate the costliness of our redemption. Jesus' silent submission, His refusal of escape, and His cry of abandonment show us a Savior who loves us unto death. We are called not to defend ourselves as He did not, but to trust the Father's purposes. The torn veil reminds us that access to God is open; the centurion's confession reminds us that faith comes through witnessing Christ's sacrifice. Let us live in gratitude for grace purchased at such a price.

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