Pilate page 28 by ric gustafson
Pilate was now concerned because the unruly crowd was getting larger. He was also worried that a riot might begin. He clapped his hands. 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". He hesitated. " But because your Sanhedrin has condemned him to death, the prisoner will be crucified".
The crowd yelled their approval.
Facing the crowd, Pilate dipped his hands into the basin. " My hands are clean of this man's blood". He dried his hands. He pointed at Flavius. " Release Bar-Abbas and then take this prisoner and the two highway robbers to the Skull to be crucified".
" Yes, my Prefect".
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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