But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed — the silence continues before the full weight of the accusation. Pilate was amazed (ethaumazen): the same amazement as the crowd throughout the Gospel, now directed at Jesus' silence rather than his speech or miracles. The trial has reversed the Gospel's consistent pattern: the one who spoke with authority now speaks not at all.

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