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Pilate's Decision Regarding Jesus

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What was the primary reason for Pilate's internal conflict regarding Jesus's fate?

He believed Jesus to be an insurrectionist.

He feared reprisal from Herod Antipas.

He recognized the charges against Jesus were religiously motivated, not political. (correct)

He was swayed by his wife's dream.

What motivated Pilate to involve Herod Antipas in Jesus's case?

To leverage Herod's supposed magical abilities to discern the truth.

To share the responsibility of judgement.

To defer the decision to someone with jurisdiction over Jesus's Galilean origins. (correct)

To mend the fractured relationship between himself and Herod.

Herod's primary interest in interacting with Jesus stemmed from:

Curiosity about Jesus's alleged miraculous abilities. (correct)

A hope that Jesus would use divine power to mend his relationship with Pilate.

A wish to gain favor with the Jewish religious leaders.

A desire to understand Jesus's theological teachings.

Which action best illustrates the severity of the punishment inflicted upon Jesus prior to his presentation to the crowd?

<p>The act of scourging, a potentially fatal flogging. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Despite his initial hesitation, what ultimately compelled Pilate to order Jesus's crucifixion?

<p>Pressure from the insistent and increasingly agitated crowd. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Pilate's Decision Regarding Jesus

Pilate struggled with the truth of the situation surrounding Jesus.
Pilate's wife received a dream warning him to avoid Jesus.
Pilate sent Jesus to Herod Antipas, the Galilean ruler, hoping Herod would handle the situation.
Herod mocked and beat Jesus, then sent him back to Pilate.
Pilate considered pardoning a prisoner, Barabbas, but the crowd demanded Jesus' release instead.
Pilate had Jesus scourged with a flesh-tearing whip.
Pilate found no crime in Jesus but the crowd demanded crucifixion.
The crowd's agitation pressured Pilate to hesitate.

Jesus' Treatment

Jesus was scourged with a whip.
Jesus was forced to wear a purple robe and a crown of thorns.

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Explore the complex decisions Pilate faced regarding Jesus' fate. Dive into the nuances of his interactions with Herod and the pressure from the crowd. This quiz examines the events leading to the crucifixion and the treatment Jesus endured during this ordeal.