Quotes about Pilate
Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.
— Mark 15:43
Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead, so he summoned the centurion to ask if this was so.
— Mark 15:44
When Pilate had confirmed it with the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.
— Mark 15:45
At that time some of those present told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.
— Luke 13:1
Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate.
— Luke 23:1
So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
— Luke 23:3
Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”
— Luke 23:4
When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
— Luke 23:6
And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.
— Luke 23:11
Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,
— Luke 23:13
Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,
— Luke 23:20
So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met.
— Luke 23:24