Matthew 27:14

THE MESSAGE

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
But he didn’t answer him on even one charge, so that the governor was quite amazed.

King James Version (1611)
And he answered him to neuer a word: insomuch that the Gouernour marueiled greatly.

King James Version
And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

English Standard Version
But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.

New American Standard Bible
And still He did not answer him in regard to even a single charge, so the governor was greatly amazed.

New Century Version
But Jesus said nothing in answer to Pilate, and Pilate was very surprised at this.

Amplified Bible
But Jesus did not reply to him, not even to a single accusation, so that the governor was greatly astonished.

New American Standard Bible (1995)
And He did not answer him with regard to even a single charge, so the governor was quite amazed.

Legacy Standard Bible
And He did not answer him with regard to even a single charge, so the governor marveled greatly.

Berean Standard Bible
But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor's amazement.

Contemporary English Version
But Jesus did not say anything, and the governor was greatly amazed.

Complete Jewish Bible
But to the governor's great amazement, he did not say a single word in reply to the accusations.

Darby Translation
And he answered him not so much as one word, so that the governor wondered exceedingly.

Easy-to-Read Version
But Jesus did not say anything, and this really surprised the governor.

Geneva Bible (1587)
But he answered him not to one worde, in so much that the gouernour marueiled greatly.

George Lamsa Translation
But he did not answer him, not even a word; and because of this Pilate marvelled greatly.

Good News Translation
But Jesus refused to answer a single word, with the result that the Governor was greatly surprised.

Lexham English Bible
And he did not reply to him, not even with reference to one statement, so that the governor was very astonished.

Literal Translation
And He did not answer him, not even to one word, so that the governor greatly marveled.

American Standard Version
And he gave him no answer, not even to one word: insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

Bible in Basic English
And he gave him no answer, not even a word: so that the ruler was greatly surprised.

Hebrew Names Version
He gave him no answer, not even one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.

International Standard Version
But Jesushe">[fn] did not reply at all, so that the governor was very surprised.

Etheridge Translation
But he gave him no answer, no, not in one word; and upon this (Pilate) marvelled greatly.

Murdock Translation
But he gave him no answer, not even one word: and therefore Pilate wondered greatly.

Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he aunswered hym to neuer a worde: insomuch, that the deputie marueyled greatly.

English Revised Version
And he gave him no answer, not even to one word: insomuch that the governor marveled greatly.

World English Bible
He gave him no answer, not even one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And he answered him to never a word, so that the governour marvelled greatly.

Weymouth's New Testament
But He made no reply to a single accusation, so that the Governor was greatly astonished.

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he answeride not `to hym ony word, so that the iustice wondride greetli.

Update Bible Version
And he gave him no answer, not even to one word: insomuch that the governor marveled greatly.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he answered him to not a word; so that the governor marveled greatly.

New English Translation
But he did not answer even one accusation, so that the governor was quite amazed.

New King James Version
But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.

New Living Translation
But Jesus made no response to any of the charges, much to the governor's surprise.

New Life Bible
Jesus did not say a word. The leader was much surprised and wondered about it.

New Revised Standard
But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And he answered him, no not so much as a single word, so that the governor was marvelling exceedingly.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he answered him to never a word, so that the governor wondered exceedingly.

Revised Standard Version
But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge; so that the governor wondered greatly.

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And he answered him to never a worde: in so moche that the debite marveylled greatlie.

Young's Literal Translation
And he did not answer him, not even to one word, so that the governor did wonder greatly.

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And he answered him not one worde: in so moch that the debyte marueled exceadingly.

Mace New Testament (1729)
but he made no answer to any thing he said, so that the governor was very much surpriz'd.

Simplified Cowboy Version
But Jesus didn't answer. He didn't say one word about any of the charges. His silence baffled Pilate.

Contextual Overview

¹¹ Jesus was placed before the governor, who questioned him: "Are you the ‘King of the Jews'?" Jesus said, "If you say so." ¹²But when the accusations rained down hot and heavy from the high priests and religious leaders, he said nothing. Pilate asked him, "Do you hear that long list of accusations? Aren't you going to say something?" Jesus kept silence—not a word from his mouth. The governor was impressed, really impressed. ¹⁵It was an old custom during the Feast for the governor to pardon a single prisoner named by the crowd. At the time, they had the infamous Jesus Barabbas in prison. With the crowd before him, Pilate said, "Which prisoner do you want me to pardon: Jesus Barabbas, or Jesus the so-called Christ?" He knew it was through sheer spite that they had turned Jesus over to him. ¹⁹ While court was still in session, Pilate's wife sent him a message: "Don't get mixed up in judging this noble man. I've just been through a long and troubled night because of a dream about him." ²⁰ Meanwhile, the high priests and religious leaders had talked the crowd into asking for the pardon of Barabbas and the execution of Jesus. ²¹ The governor asked, "Which of the two do you want me to pardon?" They said, "Barabbas!" ²² "Then what do I do with Jesus, the so-called Christ?" They all shouted, "Nail him to a cross!" ²³ He objected, "But for what crime?" But they yelled all the louder, "Nail him to a cross!" ²⁴ When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere and that a riot was imminent, he took a basin of water and washed his hands in full sight of the crowd, saying, "I'm washing my hands of responsibility for this man's death. From now on, it's in your hands. You're judge and jury." ²⁵ The crowd answered, "We'll take the blame, we and our children after us."

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

marvelled: Psalms 71:7, Isaiah 8:18, Zechariah 3:8, 1 Corinthians 4:9

Reciprocal: Isaiah 52:14 - many Matthew 27:12 - General Mark 15:5 - Pilate Luke 23:9 - but

Cross-References

Genesis 27:2
"I'm an old man," he said; "I might die any day now. Do me a favor: Get your quiver of arrows and your bow and go out in the country and hunt me some game. Then fix me a hearty meal, the kind that you know I like, and bring it to me to eat so that I can give you my personal blessing before I die."

Luke 21:34
"But be on your guard. Don't let the sharp edge of your expectation get dulled by parties and drinking and shopping. Otherwise, that Day is going to take you by complete surprise, spring on you suddenly like a trap, for it's going to come on everyone, everywhere, at once. So, whatever you do, don't go to sleep at the switch. Pray constantly that you will have the strength and wits to make it through everything that's coming and end up on your feet before the Son of Man."

Gill's Notes on the Bible

And he answered him to never a word,.... He made no reply to anyone thing which Pilate suggested to him, though it seems to have been in a kind and friendly way, and with a view to his good:

insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly; that a man, who at other times had such fluency of speech, and readiness of expression, who both for matter and words, and also weight and authority, spake as never man did: and who had so often silenced the Scribes and Pharisees, men of the greatest learning among the Jews, of which Pilate, doubtless, had knowledge, should say nothing in his own defence; and especially when the charges brought against him were of a capital nature, and touched his life, and yet were so easy to be refuted, and proved to be false ones: and what might increase his wonder, was, that he should take no notice of them, nor return an answer to them, considering by whom they were brought; not by the common people, but by the sanhedrim of the nation, and that before him the Roman governor, who had power to crucify or release him: and above all, he marvelled at the patience of Jesus, that he could hear such notorious falsities, and which so affected his character, and his life, and say nothing to them; and at the fortitude of his mind, at his being so regardless of his life, and fearless of death.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

To never a word - That is, not at all. He said nothing. This is, an emphatic way of saying that he answered nothing. There was no need of his replying. He was innocent, and they offered no proof of guilt. Besides, his appearance was full evidence in his favor. He was poor, unarmed, without powerful friends, and alone. His life had been public, and his sentiments were well known, and the charge had on the face of it the aspect of absurdity. It deserved, therefore, no answer.

Marvelled greatly - Wondered exceedingly, or was much surprised. He was probably more surprised that he bore this so meekly, and did not return railing for railing, than that he did not set up a defense. The latter was unnecessary - the former was unusual. The governor was not accustomed to see it, and was therefore greatly amazed.

It was at this time that Pilate, having heard them speak of Galilee Luke 23:5, asked if he was a Galilean. Having ascertained that he was, and being probably desirous of freeing himself from any further trouble in the affair, under pretence that he belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Jesus to Herod, who was then at Jerusalem attending the feast of the Passover, Luke 23:6-12. Herod, having examined him, and finding no cause of death in him, sent him back to Pilate. Pleased with the respect which had been shown him, Herod laid aside his enmity against Pilate, and they became friends. The cause of their friendship does not appear to be at all that they were united in opposing the claims of Jesus to be the Messiah, but the respect which Pilate had shown in sending Jesus to him.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Matthew 27:14. Marvelled greatly. — Silence under calumny manifests the utmost magnanimity. The chief priests did not admire this because it confounded them; but Pilate, who had no interest to serve by it, was deeply affected. This very silence was predicted. Isaiah 53:7.