PILATE, PONTIUS

–Roman governor of Judaea during the time of Jesus’ ministry Mt 27:2; Lu 3:1

–Causes the slaughter of certain Galileans Lu 13:1

–Tries Jesus and orders his crucifixion Mt 27; Mr 15; Lu 23; Joh 18:28-40; 19; Ac 3:13; 4:27; 13:28; 1Ti 6:13

–Allows Joseph of Arimathaea to take Jesus’ body Mt 27:57,58; Mr 15:43-45; Lu 23:52; Joh 19:38