Matthew 27:14

Modern

But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.

Traditional

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

Literal

And He did not answer him, not even to one word, so as to amaze the governor exceedingly.

Latin

Et non respondit ei ad ullum verbum, ita ut miraretur præses vehementer.

Greek

English

But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.

The Roman trial included an initial hearing before Pilatee (Matthew 27:11–14), then one before Herod Antipas (Luke 23:6–16), and a second hearing with Pilate (Matthew 27:15–26).

The Gospels describe Jesus having five legal hearings:

an informal hearing with Annas (John 18:13–24);
a night hearing with the Sanhedrin (Matthew 26:59–66);
a morning hearing with the Sanhedrin (Matthew 27:1–2);
a hearing with Herod Antipas (Luke 23:6–12); and
a two-part trial with Pilate (Matthew 27:11–31; see Luke 23:6–12).

These hearings form two main trials, a Jewish trial and a Roman trial.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah 8:18
Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.
Zechariah 3:8
Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch.
Psalm 71:7
I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge.
1 Corinthians 4:9
For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men.