Matthew 27:1
Summary for Matt 27:1-2: 27:1-2 a The Jewish leaders were ready to level charges against Jesus before Pilate so that he would order Jesus’ execution. Pilate, a Gentile, fulfills Jesus’ prediction (20:19 b). 27:1 c The charge of blasphemy (26:65-66 d), though sufficient for the death penalty among Jews, would not convince a Roman judge. Hence, the leading priests and the elders conspired together to prepare a more political charge consistent with capital offenses in Roman law (see 27:11-26 e; Luke 23:2 f).
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