Mar 14:61-64 | RWP | e4.org | And answered nothing ( κα ουκ απεκρινατο ουδεν ). Mark adds the negative statement to the positive "kept silent" ( εσιωπα ), imperfect, also in Matthew. Mark does not give the solemn oath in Matthew under which Jesus had to answer. See on Matthew.

‏ Mark 14:61-64

And answered nothing ( κα ουκ απεκρινατο ουδεν ). Mark adds the negative statement to the positive "kept silent" ( εσιωπα ), imperfect, also in Matthew. Mark does not give the solemn oath in Matthew under which Jesus had to answer. See on Matthew.

I am ( εγο ειμ ). Matthew has it, "Thou hast said," which is the equivalent of the affirmative. But Mark's statement is definite beyond controversy. See on Mt 26:64-68 for the claims of Jesus and the conduct of Caiaphas.

They all ( ο δε παντες ). This would mean that Joseph of Arimathea was not present since he did not consent to the death of Jesus (Lu 23:51). Nicodemus was apparently absent also, probably not invited because of previous sympathy with Jesus (Joh 7:50). But all who were present voted for the death of Jesus.