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Relentless Accusations
Commentators note that the original Greek verb for "accused" is in a tense that implies continuous, repeated action. The chief priests weren't making a single charge; they were relentlessly hurling numerous false accusations, letting loose their "venom" against a silent Jesus.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 15:3
Accused him of many things (κατηγορουν αυτου πολλα). Imperfect tense, repeated accusations besides those already made. They let lo…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 15:3
19th Century
Bishop
But he answered nothing.—Many manuscripts omit these words, but the fact is implied in Pilate’s question…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
Silence was the best answer, the most eloquent reply that he could give to his accusers; they deserved no other answer.
Moreover, by his sile…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:3
The chief priests were now taking the lead in the attack against Jesus. Jesus, however, in his majestic serenity, refused to defend himself. His co…
John Gill
On Mark 15:3
17th Century
Pastor
And the chief priests accused him of many things
As that he was a magician, and a blasphemer, and gave out that he w…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 15:1–14
17th Century
Minister
They bound Christ. It is good for us often to remember the bonds of the Lord Jesus, as bound with him who was bound for us. By delivering up the Ki…