Pontius Pilate Quotes

Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from AD 26/27 to 36/37. He is best known today for adjudicating on the trial and crucifixion of Jesus.

Art thou the King of the Jews?

Pontius Pilate
- Art
- King
Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people; and behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him.

Pontius Pilate
- People

Answerest thou nothing? Behold how many things they witness against thee.

Pontius Pilate
Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

Pontius Pilate
- King
Jesus answered, 'You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.'

Pontius Pilate
- World
- Truth
- Jesus
Whether will the twain will ye that I release unto you?

Pontius Pilate
Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

Pontius Pilate
John 18:37-38 NIV

Pontius Pilate

Ye have a watch; go your way, make it as sure as ye can.

Pontius Pilate
I am innocent of the blood of this just person; see ye to it.

Pontius Pilate
- Innocent
What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?

Pontius Pilate
- King
What shall I do then with Jesus, which is called Christ?

Pontius Pilate
- Jesus