Second Trial before Pilate
- Dates
- 31 AD
In Jesus' second trial before Pilate, the governor thinks to free Christ by offering to release one of two prisoners. The crowd votes for Barabbas and shouts to crucify Christ. Pilate washes his hands and sends Christ away to be executed.
In detail
The Gospels mention Pilate principally in connection with the trial of Jesus. At that time he was in the midst of his term of office. Knowing that he was extremely unpopular, he was anxious to please the Jews in a matter that cost him nothing, although he realized that the accusations brought against Jesus were false.
Bible passages
- Matthew 27:15-26
15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. 16 And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. 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? …
- Mark 15:6-15
6 Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. 7 And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. 8 And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them. …
- John 18:39-40
39 But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews? 40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
- John 19:5-16
5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! 6 When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him. 7 The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. …
Text of the King James Version.
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