Flavius Artemis the centurion page 16 by ric gustafson
Flavius led Jesus to the entrance of the Praetorium. He could not take the prisoner inside because of Rabbinical tradition. The Sanhedrin had to see Pilate outside the residence.
The Roman Govenor all of a sudden appeared on a balcony above them. He looked tired.
Pilate stared at those below him. " What accusation do you have against this man?".
Someone yelled. " If he were not an evildoer, we would not have delivered him to you".
" You take him and judge him according to your law".
Someone yelled. " It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death".
Pilate could tell the situation was already starting to get out of hand.
Someone yelled. " We found this person perverting the nation".
Pilate knew this was not true.
Someone yelled. " He does not pay taxes to Caesar".
Pilate knew that charge would not stick.
" He calls himself a King".
A worried look came over Pilate's face. " Bring him inside". He frowned. " I will examine him myself".
research help: ' The Murder of Jesus' by John Macarthur
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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