But Jesus no longer answered anything, so Pilate was surprised.
I have become an example to many people, but you are my strong refuge.
He was abused and punished, but he didn’t open his mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. He was like a sheep that is silent when its wool is cut off. He didn’t open his mouth.
I am here with the children that the Lord has given me. We are signs and symbols in Israel from the Lord of Armies, who lives on Mount Zion.
“Listen, Chief Priest Joshua and your friends sitting with you. These men are a sign of things to come: I’m going to bring my servant, the Branch.
While the chief priests and leaders were accusing him, he said nothing.
But Jesus said absolutely nothing to him in reply, so the governor was very surprised.
So Pilate asked him again, “Don’t you have any answer? Look how many accusations they’re bringing against you!”
Herod asked Jesus many questions, but Jesus wouldn’t answer him.
He went into the palace again and asked Jesus, “Where are you from?” But Jesus didn’t answer him.
As I see it, God has placed us apostles last in line, like people condemned to die. We have become a spectacle for people and angels to look at.
