Pilate page 30

Pilate page 30 by ric gustafson


It was late in the afternoon. An aide walked up to Pilate who had just finished swimming. " My Prefect, there is somebody here to see you".
" Who is it?" he grumbled as he dried himself off.
" It is a member of the Sanhedrin".
" Ok". He quickly got dressed and walked into the palace waiting room.
A member of the Sanhedrin approached. " My Prefect, I am Joseph of Arimathea".
" Yes Councilor".
" A fellow Councilor named Nicodemus and myself seek your permission to bury the body of Jesus of Nazareth".
Surprise came over Pilate's face. " He is already dead!".
" Yes my Prefect, shortly after the ninth hour".
Just then, a shaken up Flavius returned with his execution detail.
" Flavius, did you break the legs of the prisoners?".
" Yes my Prefect, the two robbers but not the third prisoner".
" Why not?".
" He was already dead so one of my men put a lance into his side".
Satisfied with the answer, Pilate looked at the Councilor. " Yes, you have my permission to bury the prisoner".

The End- dedicated to Tom E


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric