Bible Verses About Pilate, Pontius - Nave’s Topical Bible | Thy Word is True

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Pilate, Pontius

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Pilate, Pontius in the Bible Dictionary

Roman governor of Judaea during the time of Jesus’ ministry Matt 27:2; Luke 3:1
Causes the slaughter of certain Galileans Luke 13:1
Tries Jesus and orders his crucifixion Matt 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 18:28–40; 19; Acts 3:13; 4:27; 13:28; 1 Tim 6:13
Allows Joseph of Arimathaea to take Jesus’ body Matt 27:57, 58; Mark 15:43–45; Luke 23:52; John 19:38

From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), by Orville J. Nave.

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