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348 B
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8 lines
348 B
Markdown
# He worked for Rome
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The Roman government had appointed Pilate to govern the region of Judea in Israel.
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# condemn Jesus and kill him
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As governor, Pilate had the authority to condemn Jesus to death and to give approval for his crucifixion, or he could set him free. The Jewish religious leaders did not have the authority to have someone killed.
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