Thematic Bible: By a hypocritical ceremony
Thematic Bible
Pontius pilate » The ruler who sought to shirk responsibility, in the trial of Christ » By a hypocritical ceremony
When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that a riot was starting instead, he took some water, washed his hands in front of the crowd, and said, “I am innocent of this man’s blood. See to it yourselves!”