Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Roman politician Pontius Pilate.
Last updated on November 18, 2024.
Pontius Pilate was the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from 26/27 to 36/37 AD. He is best known for being the official who presided over the trial of Jesus and ultimately ordered his crucifixion. Pilate's importance in modern Christianity is underscored by his prominent place in both the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds. Due to the Gospels' portrayal of Pilate as reluctant to execute Jesus, the Ethiopian Church believes that Pilate became a Christian and venerates him as both a martyr and a saint, a belief which is historically shared by the Coptic Church.
Ye have a watch; go your way, make it as sure as ye can.
Answerest thou nothing? Behold how many things they witness against thee.
What shall I do then with Jesus, which is called Christ?
Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?
I am innocent of the blood of this just person; see ye to it.
What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?
Art thou the King of the Jews?
Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people; and behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him.
Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?
Whether will the twain will ye that I release unto you?