Mark 15:2
So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”
What it says
Pilate asks Jesus whether he is the King of the Jews.
What it is doing
Pilate focuses the hearing on the charge of kingship.
In context
1Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. 2So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” 3And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things. 4Then Pilate questioned Him again, “Have You no answer? Look how many charges they are bringing against You!” 5But to Pilate’s amazement, Jesus made no further reply.