Thematic Bible: The ruler who sought to shirk responsibility, in the trial of Christ
Thematic Bible
Pontius pilate » The ruler who sought to shirk responsibility, in the trial of Christ » By directing attention to barabbas
When they assembled, Pilate asked: What is your choice? Barabbas or Jesus, the one called the Christ?
Pontius pilate » The ruler who sought to shirk responsibility, in the trial of Christ » By a hypocritical ceremony
Pilate saw that he could do nothing. The people were ready to cause much trouble. He took water and washed his hands in front of the people. He said: The blood of this man is not on my hands. You are responsible.
Pontius pilate » The ruler who sought to shirk responsibility, in the trial of Christ » By turning him over to jewish authorities
Pilate replied: Take him yourselves and judge him according to your law. The Jews said: It is not lawful for us to put any man to death.
Pontius pilate » The ruler who sought to shirk responsibility, in the trial of Christ » By proposing to inflict a minor penalty
A third time he said to them: Why, what evil has this man done? I have found no reason to put him to death. I will therefore chastise him and release him.
Pontius pilate » The ruler who sought to shirk responsibility, in the trial of Christ » By sending him to herod
When he knew that he was from Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod. He was in Jerusalem at that time.