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New International Version
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have Pilate release Barabbas instead.

New Living Translation
But at this point the leading priests stirred up the crowd to demand the release of Barabbas instead of Jesus.

English Standard Version
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release for them Barabbas instead.

Berean Standard Bible
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead.

Berean Literal Bible
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd, that he might release to them Barabbas instead.

King James Bible
But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.

New King James Version
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd, so that he should rather release Barabbas to them.

New American Standard Bible
But the chief priests stirred up the crowdto ask him to release Barabbas for them instead.

NASB 1995
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to ask him to release Barabbas for them instead.

NASB 1977
But the chief priests stirred up the multitudeto ask him to release Barabbas for them instead.

Legacy Standard Bible
But the chief priests stirred up the crowdto ask him to release Barabbas for them instead.

Amplified Bible
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to get him to release Barabbas for them instead.

Christian Standard Bible
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd so that he would release Barabbas to them instead.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd so that he would release Barabbas to them instead.

American Standard Version
But the chief priests stirred up the multitude, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.

Contemporary English Version
But the chief priests told the crowd to ask Pilate to free Barabbas.

English Revised Version
But the chief priests stirred up the multitude, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The chief priests stirred up the crowd so that Pilate would free Barabbas for them instead.

Good News Translation
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to ask, instead, that Pilate set Barabbas free for them.

International Standard Version
But the high priests stirred up the crowd to get him to release Barabbas for them instead.

NET Bible
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas instead.

New Heart English Bible
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd, that he should release Barabbas to them instead.

Webster's Bible Translation
But the chief priests moved the people that he should rather release Barabbas to them.

Weymouth New Testament
But the High Priests urged on the crowd to obtain Barabbas's release in preference;

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead.

World English Bible
But the chief priests stirred up the multitude, that he should release Barabbas to them instead.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and the chief priests moved the multitude that he might rather release Barabbas to them.

Berean Literal Bible
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd, that he might release to them Barabbas instead.

Young's Literal Translation
and the chief priests did move the multitude, that he might rather release Barabbas to them.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the chief priests moved the crowd, that he would rather loose Barabbas to them.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas to them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the chief priests incited the crowd, so that he would release Barabbas to them instead.

New American Bible
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them instead.

New Revised Standard Version
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them instead.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But the high priests incited the people the more, that he should release Bar-Abbas to them.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But the Chief Priests urged the crowd all the more that he would release Barabba.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
But the chief priests instigated the multitude, that he should rather release Barabbas to them.

Godbey New Testament
And the chief priests persuaded the multitude that he should rather release unto them Barabbas.

Haweis New Testament
Then the chief priests stirred up the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.

Mace New Testament
but the chief priests incited the people to demand, that he would rather release Barabbas.

Weymouth New Testament
But the High Priests urged on the crowd to obtain Barabbas's release in preference;

Worrell New Testament
But the high priests stirred up the multitude, that he should rather release to them Barabbas.

Worsley New Testament
but the chief priests incited the peopleto desire that he would rather release Barabbas to them.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Crowd Chooses Barabbas
…10For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over.11But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead.12So Pilate asked them again, “What then do you want me to do with the One you call the King of the Jews?”…

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Cross References

Matthew 27:20
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.

Luke 23:18-23
But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” / (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) / Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again, ...

John 19:15
At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests.

Acts 3:14
You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.

Acts 13:28
And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed.

John 18:40
“Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)

Matthew 27:22-23
“What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!” / “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”

Luke 23:13-14
Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, / and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him.

John 18:38-40
“What is truth?” Pilate asked. And having said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, “I find no basis for a charge against Him. / But it is your custom that I release to you one prisoner at the Passover. So then, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” / “Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)

Acts 2:23
He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.

Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.

Psalm 118:22
The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.

Psalm 2:1-3
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.”

Zechariah 11:12-13
Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

Treasury of Scripture

But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas to them.

Hosea 5:1
Hear ye this, O priests; and hearken, ye house of Israel; and give ye ear, O house of the king; for judgmentis toward you, because ye have been a snare on Mizpah, and a net spread upon Tabor.

Matthew 27:20
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

John 18:40
Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

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Mark 15

1.Jesus brought bound, and accused before Pilate.
6.Upon the clamor of the people, the murderer Barabbas is released,
12.and Jesus delivered up to be crucified.
16.He is crowned with thorns, spit on, and mocked;
21.faints in bearing his cross;
27.hangs between two thieves;
29.suffers the triumphing reproaches of the crowd;
39.but is confessed by the centurion to be the Son of God;
42.and is honorably buried by Joseph.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

But the chief priests
The chief priests were influential leaders within the Jewish religious hierarchy, primarily from the Sadducees, who held significant power in the Sanhedrin. They were responsible for temple rituals and maintaining order, but they also played a crucial role in the plot against Jesus. Their opposition to Jesus was rooted in His challenge to their authority and His growing popularity among the people.

stirred up the crowd
The act of stirring up the crowd indicates a deliberate manipulation of public opinion. This reflects the chief priests' fear of losing control and their willingness to incite the masses to achieve their goals. It also highlights the volatile nature of public sentiment in Jerusalem during Passover, a time when the city was filled with pilgrims and tensions were high.

to have him release Barabbas to them instead
Barabbas was a known insurrectionist and murderer, representing the type of political messiah some Jews hoped for—one who would lead a rebellion against Roman rule. The choice between Jesus and Barabbas symbolizes the rejection of a spiritual kingdom in favor of a political one. This moment fulfills the prophecy of the suffering servant inIsaiah 53, where the innocent is condemned while the guilty is set free. It also serves as a type of substitutionary atonement, with Jesus taking the place of a sinner, prefiguring His role as the sacrificial Lamb for humanity's sins.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Chief Priests
Religious leaders of the Jewish people who were responsible for temple worship and maintaining religious law. In this context, they are portrayed as antagonists who manipulate the crowd against Jesus.

2.The Crowd
A group of people present at the trial of Jesus. They are influenced by the chief priests to demand the release of Barabbas instead of Jesus.

3.Barabbas
A prisoner who was involved in an insurrection and had committed murder. The crowd chose to have him released instead of Jesus.

4.Pontius Pilate
The Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus. He is caught in a political and moral dilemma, ultimately succumbing to the crowd's demands.

5.Jesus
The central figure of the New Testament, who is on trial and facing crucifixion. This event is a pivotal moment leading to His crucifixion.

Teaching Points

Influence and Responsibility
The chief priests used their influence to sway the crowd. This highlights the responsibility of leaders to guide others toward truth and righteousness.

The Power of the Crowd
The crowd's decision to choose Barabbas over Jesus demonstrates the danger of mob mentality and the importance of individual discernment.

Choices and Consequences
The choice between Jesus and Barabbas symbolizes the choices we face between following Christ or the ways of the world.

Jesus' Sacrifice
This event underscores the sacrificial nature of Jesus' mission, willingly taking the place of a sinner, which is central to the Christian faith.

Moral Courage
Pilate's inability to stand against the crowd's demands serves as a lesson in the importance of moral courage and standing firm in one's convictions.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Mark 15:11?

2.How does Mark 15:11 illustrate the influence of religious leaders on the crowd?

3.What can we learn about peer pressure from the crowd's actions in Mark 15:11?

4.How does Mark 15:11 connect with the theme of rejection in Isaiah 53:3?

5.How can we discern truth when leaders mislead, as seen in Mark 15:11?

6.What steps can we take to stand firm in faith amidst opposition?

7.Why did the chief priests incite the crowd against Jesus in Mark 15:11?

8.How does Mark 15:11 reflect the theme of manipulation by religious leaders?

9.What historical evidence supports the events described in Mark 15:11?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 15?

11.How do the events described in Mark 15 align with differing crucifixion accounts in the other Gospels?

12.Who killed Jesus?

13.Why does Pilate appear unusually sympathetic to Jesus when historical records describe him as ruthless?

14.Who is accountable for the death of Christ?

What Does Mark 15:11 Mean

But

The verse opens with a deliberate contrast. Pilate has just asked the crowd if they want Jesus released (Mark 15:9–10), but “But” signals a turning of the tide. Though the Roman governor leans toward freeing Jesus (Luke 23:20;John 19:12), another influence now overrides his intention—a reminder that human authority can be swayed when it lacks moral conviction (Proverbs 29:25).

the chief priests

These are Israel’s highest religious officials, responsible to shepherd the people toward God. Instead, they have already plotted Jesus’ death out of envy (Mark 14:1–2; 15:10) and fear His influence (John 11:47–50). Their rejection fulfills the prophetic picture of leaders who fail their flock (Jeremiah 23:1–2;Ezekiel 34:2–4).

• Their spiritual blindness underscores that formal religion without genuine faith can oppose God’s own Son (Matthew 23:27–28).

• They possess knowledge of Scripture yet ignore passages proclaiming Messiah’s suffering (Isaiah 53:3–7).

stirred up the crowd

The word choice paints intentional agitation—inciting rather than informing. Mob emotion now eclipses reason, echoing later scenes where Stephen’s accusers “stirred up the people” (Acts 6:12) and enemies of Paul do the same (Acts 17:13).

• Crowds are fickle: days earlier they hailed Jesus (Mark 11:9–10), now they cry for His death.

• Manipulation of public opinion reveals the danger of following voices rather than truth (Exodus 23:2).

to have him release Barabbas

Barabbas is a violent rebel and murderer (Mark 15:7;Luke 23:18–19;John 18:40). The choice is stark: the Prince of Peace or a man of bloodshed. In God’s providence, this substitution pictures the gospel—an innocent One condemned so the guilty may go free (2 Corinthians 5:21;1 Peter 3:18).

• Pilate’s Passover custom (Mark 15:6) ironically mirrors the Passover lamb’s role: a substitute to secure release (Exodus 12:13).

• The crowd prefers a political savior who fits their expectations over a spiritual Redeemer who confronts their sin (John 6:15).

to them instead

“Instead” sharpens the tragic exchange: Jesus is rejected so lawbreakers may walk. Israel opts for temporal hopes, forfeiting eternal blessing (Acts 3:14–15). Yet even this betrayal advances God’s redemptive plan (Acts 2:23).

• Choosing Barabbas foreshadows humanity’s broader choice of darkness over light (John 3:19).

• Still, Christ’s surrender turns human evil into saving grace (Romans 5:8;Genesis 50:20).

summary

Mark 15:11 exposes the collision of divine purpose and human rebellion. Religious leaders, driven by envy, manipulate a pliable crowd, trading the sinless Savior for a violent sinner. Their choice fulfills prophecy and illustrates substitution: the guilty freed, the righteous condemned. Yet God weaves this injustice into the very means of our salvation, proving that even when men choose wrongly, His sovereign plan prevails.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 11. -But the chief priests stirred up the multitude (ἀνέσεισαν τὸν ὄχλον),thathe should rather release Barabbas untothem. St. Matthew (Matthew 27:20) says, "They persuaded the multitudes" (ἔπεισαν τοὺς ὄχλους). St. Mark's word (ἀνέσεισαν) implies a rousing of their bad passions; agitating them to a blind zeal for his crucifixion.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

But
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

the
Οἱ(Hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

chief priests
ἀρχιερεῖς(archiereis)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 749:High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.

stirred up
ἀνέσεισαν(aneseisan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 383:To shake up, stir up, excite. From ana and seio; figuratively, to excite.

the
τὸν(ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

crowd
ὄχλον(ochlon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3793:From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.

to
ἵνα(hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

have him release
ἀπολύσῃ(apolysē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 630:From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.

Barabbas
Βαραββᾶν(Barabban)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 912:Barabbas. Of Chaldee origin; son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite.

to them
αὐτοῖς(autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

instead.
μᾶλλον(mallon)
Adverb
Strong's 3123:More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.

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