Matthew 27:12
New International Version
When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer.

New Living Translation
But when the leading priests and the elders made their accusations against him, Jesus remained silent.

English Standard Version
But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer.

Berean Standard Bible
And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.

Berean Literal Bible
And in His being accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing.

King James Bible
And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

New King James Version
And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing.

New American Standard Bible
And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He did not offer any answer.

NASB 1995
And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He did not answer.

NASB 1977
And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He made no answer.

Legacy Standard Bible
And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He did not answer.

Amplified Bible
But when the charges were brought against Him by the chief priests and elders, He did not answer.

Christian Standard Bible
While he was being accused by the chief priests and elders, he didn’t answer.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He didn’t answer.

American Standard Version
And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

Contemporary English Version
And when the chief priests and leaders brought their charges against him, he did not say a thing.

English Revised Version
And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
While the chief priests and leaders were accusing him, he said nothing.

Good News Translation
But he said nothing in response to the accusations of the chief priests and elders.

International Standard Version
While Jesus was being accused by the high priests and elders, he made no reply.

Majority Standard Bible
And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.

NET Bible
But when he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he did not respond.

New Heart English Bible
When he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

Weymouth New Testament
When however the High Priests and the Elders kept bringing their charges against Him, He said not a word in reply.

World English Bible
When he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And in His being accused by the chief priests and the elders, He did not answer anything;

Berean Literal Bible
And in His being accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing.

Young's Literal Translation
And in his being accused by the chief priests and the elders, he did not answer any thing,

Smith's Literal Translation
And in the accusing him by the chief priests and the more ancient, he answered nothing.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he was accused by the chief priests and ancients, he answered nothing.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when he was accused by the leaders of the priests and the elders, he responded nothing.

New American Bible
And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he made no answer.

New Revised Standard Version
But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he did not answer.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And while the chief priests and elders were accusing him, he gave no answer.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when the Chief Priests and the Elders accused him, he did not return any answer.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he made no answer.

Godbey New Testament
And while He is accused by the chief priests and elders, He responded nothing.

Haweis New Testament
And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he made no reply.

Mace New Testament
but when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he return'd no answer.

Weymouth New Testament
When however the High Priests and the Elders kept bringing their charges against Him, He said not a word in reply.

Worrell New Testament
And, while He was being accused by the high priests and elders, He answered nothing.

Worsley New Testament
And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Before Pilate
11Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. 12And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. 13Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?”…

Cross References
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.

1 Peter 2:23
When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

Mark 15:3-5
And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things. / Then Pilate questioned Him again, “Have You no answer? Look how many charges they are bringing against You!” / But to Pilate’s amazement, Jesus made no further reply.

Luke 23:9
Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.

John 19:9-10
and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer. / So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?”

Acts 8:32-33
The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so He did not open His mouth. / In His humiliation He was deprived of justice. Who can recount His descendants? For His life was removed from the earth.”

Psalm 38:13-14
But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth. / I am like a man who cannot hear, whose mouth offers no reply.

John 18:33-37
Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” / “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” / “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” ...

Matthew 26:62-63
So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?” / But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”

John 19:1-3
Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. / The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. / And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.

Matthew 5:11
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

Psalm 22:6-8
But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”

Matthew 11:19
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”

1 Samuel 10:27
But some worthless men said, “How can this man save us?” So they despised him and brought him no gifts; but Saul remained silent about it.

1 Samuel 17:28-30
Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!” / “What have I done now?” said David. “Was it not just a question?” / Then he turned from him toward another and asked about the offer, and those people answered him just as the first ones had answered.


Treasury of Scripture

And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

Matthew 27:14
And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

Matthew 26:63
But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

Psalm 38:13,14
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth…

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Matthew 27
1. Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.
3. Judas hangs himself.
19. Pilate, admonished of his wife,
20. and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas.
27. Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns;
33. crucified;
39. reviled;
50. dies, and is buried;
62. his tomb is sealed and watched.














And when He was accused
The Greek word for "accused" is "κατηγορέω" (katēgoreō), which means to charge with a crime or fault. In the context of Jesus' trial, this accusation was not just a legal formality but a profound injustice. The chief priests and elders were not seeking truth but were driven by envy and a desire to maintain their power. This moment fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah 53:7, where the suffering servant is described as being oppressed and afflicted, yet not opening His mouth. The silence of Jesus in the face of false accusations is a powerful testament to His divine nature and His submission to the Father's will.

by the chief priests and elders
The "chief priests and elders" were the religious leaders of the Jewish community, representing the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish council. Historically, these leaders were expected to uphold justice and righteousness, yet here they are depicted as the instigators of injustice. Their role in accusing Jesus highlights the tragic irony of religious leaders failing to recognize the Messiah they had long awaited. This serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of religious hypocrisy and the importance of aligning one's heart with God's truth rather than mere tradition or power.

He gave no answer
The phrase "He gave no answer" is significant in its demonstration of Jesus' composure and fulfillment of prophecy. The Greek word "ἀποκρίνομαι" (apokrinomai) means to respond or reply. Jesus' choice to remain silent is not a sign of weakness but of strength and purpose. It reflects His understanding of His mission and His trust in God's plan. In a world where defending oneself is instinctual, Jesus' silence is a profound act of obedience and surrender. It invites believers to consider the power of silence and the importance of trusting God even when falsely accused or misunderstood. This moment is a call to faith, reminding us that God is our ultimate defender and that His justice will prevail in His perfect timing.

(12) He answered nothing.--Here, as before in Matthew 26:63, we have to realise the contrast between the vehement clamour of the accusers, the calm, imperturbable, patient silence of the accused, and the wonder of the judge at what was so different from anything that had previously come within the range of his experience.

Verse 12. - When Pilate went forth again to the door of the judgment hall, he was met by a storm of accusations from the chief priests and elders, who, seeing the impression produced on him by Christ's bearing, vied with each other in vociferating charges against the meek Prisoner. He answered nothing. With Divine patience he bore it all; he would not defend himself before people who cared nothing for truth and justice, and wanted only to secure condemnation and death. As for Pilate, he had told him expressly that his kingdom was spiritual and not of this world, and therefore his claims did not interfere with the sovereignty of Rome. To him and to the rest there was nothing more to be said.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

when He was accused
κατηγορεῖσθαι (katēgoreisthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 2723: To accuse, charge, prosecute. From kategoros; to be a plaintiff, i.e. To charge with some offence.

by
ὑπὸ (hypo)
Preposition
Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive 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
ἀρχιερέων (archiereōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 749: High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

elders,
πρεσβυτέρων (presbyterōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 4245: Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'.

He gave no answer.
ἀπεκρίνατο (apekrinato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.


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