Mark 15:5

The Passion Translation

But Jesus offered no defense to any of the charges, much to the astonishment of Pilate.

Cross References

Isaiah 53:7

He was oppressed and harshly mistreated; still he humbly submitted, refusing to defend himself. He was led like a gentle lamb to be slaughtered. Like a silent sheep before his shearers, he didn’t even open his mouth.

Isaiah 8:18

Behold—here I stand, and the children whom the Lord Yahweh has given me are for signs and wonders in Israel, sent from the Lord Almighty, Commander of Angel Armies, who is enthroned on Mount Zion!

Matthew 27:12

Then he was accused by the chief priests and religious leaders, but he remained silent.

Matthew 27:14

But Jesus offered no defense to any of the charges, much to the great astonishment of Pilate.

Mark 15:4

So Pilate questioned him again. “Have you nothing to say? Don’t you hear these many allegations they’re making against you?”

Luke 23:9

Antipas questioned him at length, but Jesus wouldn’t even answer him.

John 19:9

So he took Jesus back inside and said to him, “Where have you come from?” But once again, silence filled the room.

1 Corinthians 4:9

It seems to me that God has appointed us apostles to be at the end of the line. We are like those on display at the end of the procession, as doomed gladiators soon to be killed. We have become a theatrical spectacle to all creation, both to people and to angels.