Bible Verses About "Who was Pontius Pilate"
Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus, found Him innocent, but ultimately sentenced Him to crucifixion under pressure from the crowd.
Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus, found Him innocent, but ultimately sentenced Him to crucifixion under pressure from the crowd.
"When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it." — Matthew 27:24 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who was Pontius Pilate?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it."
"Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all."
"Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above."
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