Pilate page 29

Pilate page 29 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. 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". His voice hesitated. " But because your Sanhedrin has condemned him to death". He looked at Jesus. " The prisoner will be crucified".
The crowd yelled their approval.
Pilate dipped his hands into the basin. " My hands are clean of this man's blood". He dried them off.
He clapped his hands for a guard. " Release Bar- Abbas".
He pointed at Flavius. " Take this prisoner and the two highway robbers to the Skull".
" Yes, my Prefect".
Pilate watched as they were led away to their death.


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