What was Pontius Pilot's role in Jesus' crucifixion?

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Let's read John 18:31-32 Pilate said to them, "Take him yourselves and judge him according to your law." The Jews replied, "We are not permitted to put anyone to death." (This was to fulfill what Jesus had said when he indicated the kind of death he was to die.) NRSVue In John 18:31, Pontius Pilate tried to deflect the punishment of Jesus back over to the priests. What was his role in this? Why was he involved?  Insight Insight In the NRSV Cultural Backgrounds Bible, you will read that Pilate was the governor, and his "decision was necessary in capital cases... Rome normally reserved for its own officials the right to pronounce death sentences, thereby preventing locals from harming those possibly loyal to Rome. Pilate, who was governor of Judea from AD 26 to 36, was known for not cooperating with the Judean elite except in cases where the fallout from not cooperating would be too great." Understanding cultural nuances, laws and customs at the time of Jesus, helps us understand the inevitability of Jesus' sentencing. With the study resources available in Bible Gateway Plus, you can learn more about the man who sentenced Jesus. Start with reading up on Pilate New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters.   Upgrade today and amplify your Bible studies with a 14-day free trial. However, you can save 16% for life by becoming a member before this sale ends! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Bible Gateway is my "go to." I am a pastor with doctorates in theology and in Biblical Studies so study and research are important to me. Recommend without reservation."  Berry J. Start My 14-Day Free Trial Do you prefer the Bible Gateway App? Download the latest version, sign up, and save 16% in-app! Thank you for being a valued member of the Bible Gateway community! Have any questions? Please write to us at support@biblegateway.com. All prices are USD. Additional sales tax may apply. The 14-day free trial is available to new subscribers only. This promotional offer is valid through 11:59 pm on 04/01/2024.   This email was sent to alitealbum.biblegateway@blogger.com by Bible Gateway,  501 Nelson Place, Nashville, TN 37214 USA. You received this email because you're a member of the Bible Gateway Plus service. If you have questions or comments about this email, please contact us.   Manage all Bible Gateway communication | Opt Out of all Bible Gateway communication   VIEW THIS EMAIL IN YOUR BROWSER  ►