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AnswerPontius Pilate could have made whatever decision he chose, without any fear of dispute from the Jews. Moreover, history records him as a tyrant who would have had no problems with his conscience no matter what decision he made.

At the time the gospels were written, Rome was the undisputed power in the entire Mediterranean area. The gospel authors were anxious for Christianity to be seen as amenable to Roman rule. Some say that for this reason, the Roman governor, Pilate, was portrayed as understanding and compassionate towards Jesus.
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How did Jesus influence Pilate?

Jesus did not exert influence over Pilate in the traditional sense. However, Pilate's decision to crucify Jesus was influenced by political pressure and fear of potential unrest, rather than by any personal influence from Jesus.


What did Pontius Pilate and Herod Antipas have to do with the death of Jesus?

A:In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and John, Pontius Pilate alone tried Jesus and sentenced him to death, although most unwillingly. In the Gospel of Luke, Pontius Pilate was asked by the religious authorities to try and sentence Jesus but, being unwilling to sentence an innocent man and learning that Herod Antipas was in Jerusalem, sent Jesus to Herod to be sentenced. Herod, in turn, was unwilling to sentence Jesus and so left Pilate with this terrible responsibility.


What is the relationship between Pilate and Herod?

Apparently not much of a relationship. Pilate was Governor of Judea. Herod Antipas was district ruler of neighboring Galilee. (There were many other in the line of Herod's." Actually Pilate and Herod had been enemies, possibly because of certain accusations that Herod had leveled against Pilate. But on the last day of Jesus' earthly life, when Jesus was brought before Pilate; Pilate had heard that Jesus was a Galilean. Herod was visiting in Jerusalem at the time; so Pilate sent Jesus to Herod Antipas, for Pilate had experienced trouble with the Galileans. This move on Pilate's part pleased Herod and they became friends. Acts 4:27 connects the two rulers as colluding against Jesus.


Who washed his hands of the death of Jesus?

Pontius Pilate. The same Pontius Pilate who mixed the blood of the Galantiens with their sacrifices. In other words the same Pontius Pilate who killed many Galantiens, (when they went to make sacrifices at the Holy Temple) washed his hands after ordering Jesus to be crucified.


Who killed Jesus the Pharisees or Pontius Pilate?

Historically and Biblically, this question can be very hard to . It is my opinion that the trial of Jesus never happen, and the death of Jesus cannot be blamed on the Pharisses or Pontius Pilate. Neither one killed Jesus. Jesus was predestined by God to die on the cross, and God used the Pharisses, Pontius Pilate and Judas to accomplish this.

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The Jewish leader that condemend jesus to death?

Caiaphas was High Priest. Jesus was sentenced to death on the orders of Pilate, the Roman Governor because the Jewish leaders had no authority to do so. The Pharisees and priests, as a committee, urged Pilate to condemn Jesus.


If pilate did not find any reason to condemn jesus to die then why did he not set him free?

Basically, his job was on the line; he had to prevent a riot by the Jews, who had been stirred up into a frenzy by the Priests!


What question did pilate ask Jesus?

Pilate asked Jesus ''What is the truth?'' and Jesus replied to him ''So you say''.


What did Pilate ask Jesus regarding the concept of truth?

Pilate asked Jesus, "What is truth?"


Why was Jesus taken before the Sanhedrin after his arrest?

Christ had to be condemned to death by Pilate, the Roman governor, because the Jewish leaders did not have legal authority under Roman law to condemn a criminal to death.


On what day did Jesus face Pilate?

Jesus came before Pilate on the Friday morning of the day He was crucified.


Who condemed jesus to death?

The sins of all mankind - from Adam to the last person. In His human life to this end, the Roman Governor Pilate was the authority to condemn Him:John 19:9-11New King James Version (NKJV)9 and went again into the Praetorium, and said to Jesus, "Where are You from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.10 Then Pilate said to Him, "Are You not speaking to me? Do You not know that I have power to crucify You, and power to release You?"11 Jesus answered, "You could have no power at all against Me unless it had been given you from above. Therefore the one who delivered Me to you has the greater sin."


How did pontius pilate sentenced Jesus to death?

Pontius Pilate was able to sentence Jesus to death because he had the authority to do so. Pilate was the procurator, or assistant to the governor of Syria, who was in charge of Judaea at the time of Jesus. Pilate acted in the name of the governor, who, in turn, acted in the name of the emperor.Pontius Pilate was able to sentence Jesus to death because he had the authority to do so. Pilate was the procurator, or assistant to the governor of Syria, who was in charge of Judaea at the time of Jesus. Pilate acted in the name of the governor, who, in turn, acted in the name of the emperor.Pontius Pilate was able to sentence Jesus to death because he had the authority to do so. Pilate was the procurator, or assistant to the governor of Syria, who was in charge of Judaea at the time of Jesus. Pilate acted in the name of the governor, who, in turn, acted in the name of the emperor.Pontius Pilate was able to sentence Jesus to death because he had the authority to do so. Pilate was the procurator, or assistant to the governor of Syria, who was in charge of Judaea at the time of Jesus. Pilate acted in the name of the governor, who, in turn, acted in the name of the emperor.Pontius Pilate was able to sentence Jesus to death because he had the authority to do so. Pilate was the procurator, or assistant to the governor of Syria, who was in charge of Judaea at the time of Jesus. Pilate acted in the name of the governor, who, in turn, acted in the name of the emperor.Pontius Pilate was able to sentence Jesus to death because he had the authority to do so. Pilate was the procurator, or assistant to the governor of Syria, who was in charge of Judaea at the time of Jesus. Pilate acted in the name of the governor, who, in turn, acted in the name of the emperor.Pontius Pilate was able to sentence Jesus to death because he had the authority to do so. Pilate was the procurator, or assistant to the governor of Syria, who was in charge of Judaea at the time of Jesus. Pilate acted in the name of the governor, who, in turn, acted in the name of the emperor.Pontius Pilate was able to sentence Jesus to death because he had the authority to do so. Pilate was the procurator, or assistant to the governor of Syria, who was in charge of Judaea at the time of Jesus. Pilate acted in the name of the governor, who, in turn, acted in the name of the emperor.Pontius Pilate was able to sentence Jesus to death because he had the authority to do so. Pilate was the procurator, or assistant to the governor of Syria, who was in charge of Judaea at the time of Jesus. Pilate acted in the name of the governor, who, in turn, acted in the name of the emperor.


How was Pontius Pilate affiliated with Jesus Christ?

Pontius Pilate was the Roman official who reluctantly sentenced Jesus to death.


What did Jesus say to Pilate?

Jesus said something.


Who gave the order to crucify Jesus?

If you read John 19:10 this will help you to see that Jesus knew full well that Pilate had the authority to release him or put him to death. Ultimately Jesus was condemned and executed at the hand or order of Pilate.


Who was the person who warned Pilate because of a dream about Jesus?

The wife of Pontius Pilate came to him and told him she had had a dream about Jesus the previous night, and that he was an innocent man. Pilate disregarded her.