Jesus Delivered to Pilate (Mark 15:1–5)
1 UEB Now when morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put him to death. BSB BSB: When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death.
Judas Hangs Himself (Zechariah 11:10–17)
4 UEB and said, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood." But they said, "What is that to us? See to that yourself." BSB BSB: “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.”
6 UEB The chief priests took the pieces of silver and said, "It is not lawful to put this into the treasury, because it is the price of blood." BSB BSB: The chief priests picked up the pieces of silver and said, “It is unlawful to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money.”
7 UEB They discussed the matter together and with the money bought the potter's field in which to bury strangers. BSB BSB: After conferring together, they used the money to buy the potter’s field as a burial place for foreigners.
8 UEB For this reason that field has been called, "The Field of Blood" to this day. BSB BSB: That is why it has been called the Field of Blood to this day.
9 UEB Then that which had been spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled, saying, "They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price set on him by the people of Israel, BSB BSB: Then what was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: “They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price set on Him by the people of Israel,
10 UEB and they gave it for the potter's field, as the Lord had directed me." BSB BSB: and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord had commanded me.”
Jesus before Pilate (Luke 23:1–5; John 18:28–40)
11 UEB Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered him, "You say so." BSB BSB: Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
12 UEB But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. BSB BSB: And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.
13 UEB Then Pilate said to him, "Do you not hear all the charges against you?" BSB BSB: Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?”
14 UEB But he did not answer even one word, so that the governor was greatly amazed. BSB BSB: But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.
The Crowd Chooses Barabbas (Mark 15:6–11; Luke 23:13–25)
15 UEB Now at the feast it was the custom of the governor to release one prisoner chosen by the crowd. BSB BSB: Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing.
16 UEB At that time they had a notorious prisoner named Barabbas. BSB BSB: At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.
17 UEB So when they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Who do you want me to release for you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?" BSB BSB: So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”
18 UEB He knew that they had handed Jesus over to him because of envy. BSB BSB: For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.
19 UEB While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him and said, "Have nothing to do with that innocent man. For I have suffered much today because of a dream I had about him." BSB BSB: While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”
20 UEB Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas, and have Jesus killed. BSB BSB: But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.
21 UEB The governor asked them, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" They said, "Barabbas." BSB BSB: “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied.
22 UEB Pilate said to them, "What should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" They all answered, "Crucify him." BSB BSB: “What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”
23 UEB Then he said, "Why, what crime has he done?" But they cried out even louder, "Crucify him." BSB BSB: “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”
Pilate Washes His Hands (Mark 15:12–15)
24 UEB So when Pilate saw that he could not do anything, but instead a riot was starting, he took water, washed his hands in front of the crowd, and said, "I am innocent of the blood of this innocent man. See to it yourselves." BSB BSB: When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.”
26 UEB Then he released Barabbas to them, but he scourged Jesus and handed him over to be crucified. BSB BSB: So Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.
The Soldiers Mock Jesus (Isaiah 50:4–11; Mark 15:16–20; Luke 22:63–65; John 19:1–15)
27 UEB Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the government headquarters and gathered the whole company of soldiers. BSB BSB: Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company around Him.
28 UEB They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him. BSB BSB: They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him.
29 UEB They made a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and placed a staff in his right hand. They knelt down before him and mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" BSB BSB: And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
30 UEB They spat on him, and they took the staff and struck him on the head again and again. BSB BSB: Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly.
31 UEB When they had mocked him, they took the robe off him and put his own garments on him, and led him away to crucify him. BSB BSB: After they had mocked Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him.
The Crucifixion (Psalm 22:1–31; Mark 15:21–32; Luke 23:26–43; John 19:16–27)
32 UEB As they came out, they found a man from Cyrene named Simon, whom they forced to go with them so that he might carry his cross. BSB BSB: Along the way they found a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross of Jesus.
33 UEB They came to a place called Golgotha, which means "The Place of a Skull." BSB BSB: And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means The Place of the Skull,
34 UEB They gave him wine to drink mixed with gall. But when he tasted it, he would not drink. BSB BSB: they offered Him wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, He refused to drink it.
35 UEB When they had crucified him, they divided up his garments by casting lots, BSB BSB: When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots.
36 UEB and they sat and kept guard over him. BSB BSB: And sitting down, they kept watch over Him there.
37 UEB Above his head they put the charge against him, which read "This is Jesus, the king of the Jews." BSB BSB: Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
38 UEB Two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right of him and one on the left. BSB BSB: Two robbers were crucified with Him, one on His right and the other on His left.
39 UEB Those who passed by insulted him, shaking their heads BSB BSB: And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads
40 UEB and saying, "You who were going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!" BSB BSB: and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!”
41 UEB In the same way the chief priests were mocking him, along with the scribes and elders, and said, BSB BSB: In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,
42 UEB "He saved others, but he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel. Let him come down off the cross, and then we will believe in him. BSB BSB: “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.
43 UEB He trusts in God, let God rescue him now, if God consents to release him. For he even said, 'I am the Son of God.'" BSB BSB: He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”
44 UEB In the same way the robbers who were crucified with him also spoke insults to him. BSB BSB: In the same way, even the robbers who were crucified with Him berated Him.
The Death of Jesus (Psalm 22:1–31; Mark 15:33–41; Luke 23:44–49; John 19:28–30)
45 UEB Now from the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. BSB BSB: From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land.
46 UEB About the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice and said, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" BSB BSB: About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” 47 UEB When some of those who were standing there heard it, they said, "He is calling for Elijah." BSB BSB: When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He is calling Elijah.”
48 UEB Immediately one of them ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a reed staff, and gave it to him to drink. BSB BSB: One of them quickly ran and brought a sponge. He filled it with sour wine, put it on a reed, and held it up for Jesus to drink.
49 UEB The rest of them said, "Leave him alone. Let us see whether Elijah comes to save him." BSB BSB: But the others said, “Leave Him alone. Let us see if Elijah comes to save Him.”
52 UEB The tombs were opened, and the bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. BSB BSB: The tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised.
53 UEB They came out of the tombs after his resurrection, entered the holy city, and appeared to many. BSB BSB: After Jesus’ resurrection, when they had come out of the tombs, they entered the holy city and appeared to many people.
54 UEB Now when the centurion and those who were watching Jesus saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they became very afraid and said, "Truly this was the Son of God." BSB BSB: When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.”
55 UEB Many women who had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for him were there looking on from a distance. BSB BSB: And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.
56 UEB Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. BSB BSB: Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.
The Burial of Jesus (Isaiah 53:9–12; Mark 15:42–47; Luke 23:50–56; John 19:38–42)
57 UEB When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus. BSB BSB: When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus.
58 UEB He approached Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given to him. BSB BSB: He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him.
59 UEB Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, BSB BSB: So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,
60 UEB and laid it in his own new tomb that he had cut into the rock. Then he rolled a large stone against the door of the tomb and went away. BSB BSB: and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut into the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance to the tomb and went away.
61 UEB Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the tomb. BSB BSB: Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.
The Guards at the Tomb 62 UEB The next day, which was the day after the Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees were gathered together with Pilate. BSB BSB: The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and Pharisees assembled before Pilate.
63 UEB They said, "Sir, we remember that when that deceiver was alive, he said, 'After three days will I rise again.' BSB BSB: “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’
64 UEB Therefore command that the tomb be made secure until the third day, otherwise his disciples may come and steal him and say to the people, 'He has risen from the dead,' and the last deception will be worse than the first." BSB BSB: So give the order that the tomb be secured until the third day. Otherwise, His disciples may come and steal Him away and tell the people He has risen from the dead. And this last deception would be worse than the first.”
65 UEB Pilate said to them, "Take a guard. Go and make it as secure as you can." BSB BSB: “You have a guard,” Pilate said. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.”
66 UEB So they went and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone and placing the guard. BSB BSB: So they went and secured the tomb by sealing the stone and posting the guard.