Pilate page 28 by ric gustafson.
Pilate was concerned because the unruly crowd was getting larger. He was also worried that a riot might occur. He clapped his hands and an aide walked over. " Bring me a golden basin of water".
It was put in front of the Prefect. " This court cannot pronounce this prisoner guilty but because your Sanhedrin has condemned him to death, the prisoner will be crucified".
The crowd yelled it's approval.
Pilate faced the crowd and dipped his hands into the basin. " My hands are clean of this man's blood". He dried his hands.
He clapped his hands for a guard. " Release Bar-Abbas".
He pointed at Flavius Artemis who was the centurion of the Antonia Fortress. " Flavius, take this Jesus and the two highway robbers to the Skull to be crucified".
" Yes, my Prefect".
Pilate watched as they put the wooden tranverse beam over the shoulder of Jesus and then led them away.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric.
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