7 occurrences

'Governor' in the Bible

You Bethlehem, land of Judah, are in no way least among the princes of Judah: for out of you shall come forth a governor, who shall shepherd my people, Israel.'"

Verse ConceptsGod, As ShepherdRulersWatchfulness, DivineNames And Titles For ChristChrist Is King Of IsraelUnimportant Things

and they bound him, and led him away, and delivered him up to Pontius Pilate, the governor.

Verse ConceptsGovernorsHanding Over ChristTying Up

Now Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus said to him, "So you say."

Verse ConceptsClaimsJews, TheKingship, DivineStandingTreasonInterrogatingAssentingChrist Is King Of Israel

Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired.

Verse ConceptsCrowds SeekingOnly One PersonPeople Releasing Others

But the governor answered them, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" They said, "Barabbas!"

Verse ConceptsBarabbasChoosing PeoplePeople Releasing OthersTwo Other Menliberation

But the governor said, "Why? What evil has he done?" But they cried out exceedingly, saying, "Let him be crucified!"

Verse ConceptsGroups ShoutingChrist Would Be KilledWhat Sin?

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