(For the Pharisees and all the Jews--being, as they are, zealous for the traditions of the Elders--never eat without first carefully washing their hands,

So Pilate questioned Him. "Are *you* the King of the Jews?" he asked. "I am," replied Jesus.

Now at the Festival it was customary for Pilate to release to the Jews any one prisoner whom they might beg off from punishment;

"Shall I release for you the King of the Jews?" answered Pilate.

and when Pilate again asked them, "What then shall I do to the man you call King of the Jews?"

and went on to salute Him with shouts of "Long live the King of the Jews."

Over His head was the notice in writing of the charge against Him: THE KING OF THE JEWS.