The trial

Before Pilate

Jesus is declared innocent, yet handed over to the crowd that asks for Barabbas.

Inocente, mas condenado

Jesus goes before Annas, Caiaphas, the Sanhedrin, Pilate and Herod. Three times Pilate declares 'I find no basis for a charge against this man', but gives in to the pressure of the crowd.

Barabbas in His place

The people choose to free Barabbas, a criminal, and to crucify Jesus, the first living picture of the innocent traded for the guilty.

Did you know?

• Pilate washes his hands, trying to escape responsibility for the decision he made. Matthew 27:24

Where to read in the Bible

• John 18:28–19:16

Connections

• conducted by Pontius Pilate · stated in the text · John 18:33
• ended with the release of Barabbas · stated in the text · John 18:40
• is the trial of Jesus of Nazareth · stated in the text · John 18:33

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