Matthew 27:12

New Living Translation

But when the leading priests and the elders made their accusations against him, Jesus remained silent.

Cross References

Isaiah 53:7

He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth.

Matthew 26:63

But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to him, “I demand in the name of the living God—tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.”

Matthew 27:13

“Don’t you hear all these charges they are bringing against you?” Pilate demanded.

Matthew 27:14

But Jesus made no response to any of the charges, much to the governor’s surprise.

Luke 23:9

He asked Jesus question after question, but Jesus refused to answer.

Acts 8:32

The passage of Scripture he had been reading was this: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter. And as a lamb is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth.

1 Peter 2:23

He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.