John Chapter 18: Judas and the Soldiers, Peter’s Denial, So Called Trials
Dec 14th, 2009 | By admin | Category: John, Verse by Verse --Studies led by Br. Frank Shallieu (Click on Book name)Pilate’s reluctance to put Jesus to death is reminiscent of Herod with John the Baptist and of Darius with Daniel concerning the lions’ den. Herod did not expect John the Baptist’s head to be requested when Salome was offered a reward for dancing. Pilate did not expect Barabbas to be released when he mentioned the custom. Of course there will be some exceptions at the end of the age, but generally speaking, the civil authorities will be reluctant to prosecute the feet members. The fact that Pilate did try to dispense justice is shown by his publicly washing his hands (Matt. 27:24).