Joh 19:4-6 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for John 19:4-6: 19:4-6 Pilate’s intention was to bring Jesus out to display the marks of his punishment to sway the crowd to let him go. After being flogged with a lead-tipped whip, Jesus was bleeding profusely. • Pilate announced his verdict of not guilty a second time, but he was met with a strident call for Jesus’ death (19:6 ).

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‏ John 19:4-6

Summary for John 19:4-6: 19:4-6 ^a Pilate’s intention was to bring Jesus out to display the marks of his punishment to sway the crowd to let him go. After being flogged with a lead-tipped whip, Jesus was bleeding profusely.

• Pilate announced his verdict of not guilty a second time, but he was met with a strident call for Jesus’ death (19:6 ^b).
19:6 ^c Pilate knew that a riot could happen when a man popular with the masses was executed, so he shifted responsibility to crucify Jesus to the Temple leaders.