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.
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