Mark 15:12

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Pilate asked them a second time, 'Then what do you want me to do with the one you call the King of the Jews?'

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  • Prov 2:6-7 : 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
  • Isa 9:6-7 : 6 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. 7 The Lord has sent a word against Jacob, and it will fall upon Israel.
  • Jer 23:5-6 : 5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch. He will reign as king, act wisely, and execute justice and righteousness in the land. 6 In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.
  • Zech 9:9 : 9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout aloud, Daughter Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
  • Matt 2:2-4 : 2 They asked, 'Where is the newborn King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.' 3 When King Herod heard this, he was deeply troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 He called together all the chief priests and scribes of the people and asked them where the Christ was to be born.
  • Matt 21:5 : 5 'Say to the daughter of Zion: See, your King is coming to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.'
  • Matt 27:22-23 : 22 Pilate said to them, 'Then what should I do with Jesus, who is called the Christ?' They all said, 'Let Him be crucified!' 23 But he said, 'Why? What evil has He done?' Yet they kept shouting all the more, 'Let Him be crucified!'
  • Mark 11:9-9 : 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, 'Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' 10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest heavens! 11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple. After looking around at everything, since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.
  • Mark 15:1-2 : 1 At once, early in the morning, the chief priests, along with the elders, scribes, and the entire council, held a consultation. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. 2 Pilate questioned Him, 'Are You the King of the Jews?' Jesus replied, 'You say so.'
  • Luke 23:2 : 2 They began to accuse Him, saying, 'We found this man misleading our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar, and claiming to be Christ, a King.'
  • Luke 23:20-24 : 20 Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again. 21 But they kept shouting, 'Crucify Him! Crucify Him!' 22 For the third time he asked them, 'Why? What evil has this man done? I have found no reason for a death sentence. Therefore, I will punish Him and release Him.' 23 But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And their voices prevailed. 24 So Pilate decided to grant their demand.
  • John 19:14-16 : 14 It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. He said to the Jews, "Here is your king!" 15 But they shouted, "Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!" Pilate said to them, "Shall I crucify your king?" The chief priests answered, "We have no king but Caesar." 16 So then he handed him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus and led him away.
  • Acts 5:31 : 31 God exalted him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.

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  • Mark 15:8-9
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    8The crowd came up and began asking Pilate to do for them as he usually did.

    9Pilate answered them, 'Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?''

  • Mark 15:2-6
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    2Pilate questioned Him, 'Are You the King of the Jews?' Jesus replied, 'You say so.'

    3The chief priests accused Him of many things, but He did not respond.

    4So Pilate questioned Him again, 'Aren’t You going to answer anything? See how many charges they’re bringing against You.'

    5But Jesus no longer answered anything, and Pilate was amazed.

    6At the festival, Pilate used to release to the people one prisoner whom they requested.

  • Matt 27:20-23
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    20But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.

    21The governor asked them, 'Which of the two do you want me to release to you?' They answered, 'Barabbas.'

    22Pilate said to them, 'Then what should I do with Jesus, who is called the Christ?' They all said, 'Let Him be crucified!'

    23But he said, 'Why? What evil has He done?' Yet they kept shouting all the more, 'Let Him be crucified!'

  • Mark 15:13-15
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    13They shouted back, 'Crucify Him!'

    14Pilate asked them, 'Why? What wrong has He done?' But they shouted all the more, 'Crucify Him!'

    15Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. After having Jesus flogged, he handed Him over to be crucified.

  • John 18:33-35
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    33Then Pilate went back inside the governor’s headquarters, summoned Jesus, and asked him, 'Are you the King of the Jews?'

    34Jesus answered, 'Is that your own idea, or did others talk to you about me?'

    35Pilate replied, 'Am I a Jew? Your own people and the chief priests handed you over to me. What have you done?'

  • John 18:37-40
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    37'So you are a king, then?' said Pilate. Jesus answered, 'You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born, and for this reason I came into the world: to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.'

    38'What is truth?' Pilate asked. After he said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, 'I find no basis for a charge against him.'

    39'But it is your custom that I release one prisoner to you at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release the King of the Jews?'

    40Then they all shouted again, saying, 'Not this man, but Barabbas!' Now Barabbas was a robber.

  • John 19:12-15
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    12Because of this, Pilate tried to release him. But the Jews kept shouting, "If you release this man, you are not a friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar."

    13So Pilate, when he heard this statement, brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called The Stone Pavement, which in Aramaic is called Gabbatha.

    14It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. He said to the Jews, "Here is your king!"

    15But they shouted, "Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!" Pilate said to them, "Shall I crucify your king?" The chief priests answered, "We have no king but Caesar."

  • Luke 23:3-4
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    3So Pilate asked Him, 'Are You the King of the Jews?' Jesus answered, 'You say so.'

    4Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, 'I find no guilt in this man.'

  • Matt 27:17
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    17So when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, 'Whom do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Christ?'

  • John 19:21-22
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    21The chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, "Do not write, 'The King of the Jews,' but that this man said, 'I am the King of the Jews.'"

    22Pilate answered, "What I have written, I have written."

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    29So Pilate went out to them and asked, 'What charge do you bring against this man?'

    30They answered him, 'If he weren’t a criminal, we wouldn’t have handed him over to you.'

    31Pilate told them, 'Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law.' 'It’s not lawful for us to put anyone to death,' the Jewish leaders replied.

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    20Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again.

    21But they kept shouting, 'Crucify Him! Crucify Him!'

  • Mark 15:11
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    11But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas instead.

  • Matt 27:11-13
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    11Meanwhile, Jesus stood before the governor. The governor questioned Him, saying, 'Are you the King of the Jews?' Jesus replied, 'You have said so.'

    12While He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.

    13Then Pilate said to Him, 'Do you not hear how many charges they bring against You?'

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    5Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, "Behold the man!"

    6When the chief priests and the officers saw him, they shouted, "Crucify him! Crucify him!" Pilate responded, "Take him yourselves and crucify him; I find no charge against him."

  • John 19:9-10
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    9He went back into the governor's palace and asked Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.

    10Pilate said to him, "Are you not speaking to me? Do you not know that I have the authority to crucify you and the authority to release you?"

  • Luke 23:23-24
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    23But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And their voices prevailed.

    24So Pilate decided to grant their demand.

  • Mark 15:26
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    26The inscription of the charge written against Him read: 'The King of the Jews.'

  • John 19:19
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    19Pilate also had a sign written and put on the cross; it read, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews."

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    13Pilate then called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people.

    14and said to them, 'You brought this man to me as one who is misleading the people. Now look, after examining Him in your presence, I have found no basis for your charges against Him.

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    15Now at the festival, the governor was accustomed to release to the crowd one prisoner, whom they wanted.