Joh 19:13 | TNotes | STEP | 19:13 Pilate took the governor’s judgment seat (Greek bēma , cp. Acts 25:6 , “seat in court”) to render his verdict. • The Stone Pavement was the platform holding the judgment seat; from there Pilate now spoke with the authority of his office.

bActs 25:6►

‏ John 19:13

19:13 ^a Pilate took the governor’s judgment seat (Greek bēma, cp. Acts 25:6 ^b, “seat in court”) to render his verdict.

• The Stone Pavement was the platform holding the judgment seat; from there Pilate now spoke with the authority of his office.