Roman Trials

Scripture

• Matthew 27:11

  And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.

• Matthew 27:12

  And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

• Matthew 27:13

  Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

• Matthew 27:14

  And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

• Matthew 27:15

  Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

• Matthew 27:16

  And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

• Matthew 27:17

  Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

• Matthew 27:18

  For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

• Matthew 27:19

  When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

• Matthew 27:20

  But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

• Matthew 27:21

  The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.

• Matthew 27:22

  Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

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