Pontius Pilatus

fifth Prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, from AD 26–36

Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea from AD 26–36. He served under Emperor Tiberius, and is best known from the biblical account of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus.

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Alternative Names: Pontius Pilate • Pilatus • Pilate • Pontius Pilate Story relating to, transcript (18 cent.), NLW MS 2281B • Marcus Pontius Pilatus

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Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”

Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!