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Pontius Pilate
Roman
Description
Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus. Though finding no fault in Him, delivered Jesus to be crucified.
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Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus.
Life Event
Though finding no fault in Him, delivered Jesus to be crucified.
Scripture References
Matthew 27:24
“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...”
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