Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:5
But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marveled.
But Jesus yet answered nothing,…. He still continued silent, and made no defence for himself, which the governor was willing to give him an opportunity to make, and, as his friend, urged him to it:
so that Pilate marvelled; what should be the meaning of his silence, when he was so capable of defending himself, and was so innocent, as Pilate himself was ready to believe; and yet the things he was charged with were of, the highest nature, and by persons of the greatest figure in the nation; so that his silence exposed him to a great deal of danger, which Pilate thought might easily be avoided by answering for himself; [See comments on Mt 27:14].
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
Marvelled (). Pilate was sure of the innocence of Jesus and saw through their envy (Mr 15:10), but he was hoping that Jesus would answer these charges to relieve him of the burden. He marvelled also at the self-control of Jesus.
Fuente: Robertson’s Word Pictures in the New Testament
1) ”But Jesus answered nothing;” (ho de lesous oiketi ouden apekeithe) “Then Jesus responded or answered no more anything they said at all,” for the entire arrest and arraignment had been at night, a breach of both Roman’ and Jewish law, and the charges were false, which was very evident, even to Pilate.
2) “So that Pilate marvelled.” (hoste thaumazem ton Pilaton) “So that Pilate was caused to marvel, or be astounded,” Mat 27:14. Pilate had never seen a prisoner like this before, Isa 53:7-8.
Jesus was charged before Pilate, on civil grounds of:
1) perverting the people,
2) forbidding tribute to Caesar,
3) claiming to be a king, claiming royalty, and
4) exciting edition against Caesar, which things Pilate knew, in his own mind and heart, to be fraudulent charges, unsustained by reliable evidence, Luk 23:1-5.
Fuente: Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary
Mar 15:5 . . . . Mt. adds . The governor had never seen a prisoner like this before. He does not believe him to be a political pretender, but he sees that He is a remarkable man, and feels that he must proceed cautiously, groping his way amid the parties and passions of this strange people.
Fuente: The Expositors Greek Testament by Robertson
yet. nothing = not anything any longer (Greek. ouden ouketi).
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Jesus: Isa 53:7, Joh 19:9
Pilate: Psa 71:7, Isa 8:18, Zec 3:8, Mat 27:14, 1Co 4:9
Reciprocal: Mar 15:3 – but
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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It is usual for a prisoner to deny the charges made against him, whether he cares to defend himself or not. Jesus did neither which caused Pilate to wonder.