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Matthew 27

Matthew 27:2

Jesus Delivered to Pilate · Matthew 27:1–2
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Translations

Modern
They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor.
Traditional
And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
Literal
And having bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pilate the governor.
Latin
Et vinctum adduxerunt eum, et tradiderunt Pontio Pilato præsidi.

Original

Greek
English
They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor.

Notes

Matthew 27:2

Tiberius Caesar made Pilate the governor (or prefect) of Judea. Pilate mainly governed from Caesarea, not Jerusalem, from AD 26 to AD 36. Although he had full power in Judea, Pilate answered to the governor (or legate) of Syria. This man was the main authority in the eastern Roman Empire. The Jewish historian Josephus records several mentions of Pilate. Pilate's disrespect for the holiness of Jewish customs caused revolts.

Matthew 27:1–2

The Jewish leaders prepared charges against Jesus so that Pilate would order his death. Pilate, a Gentile, fulfills the prediction of Jesus from Matthew 20:19.

Matthew 26:57–27:26

The Gospels describe Jesus having five legal hearings:

  1. an informal hearing with Annas (John 18:13–24);

  2. a night hearing with the Sanhedrin (Matthew 26:59–66);

  3. a morning hearing with the Sanhedrin (Matthew 27:1–2);

  4. a hearing with Herod Antipas (Luke 23:6–12); and

  5. a two-part trial with Pilate (Matthew 27:11–31; see Luke 23:6–12).

These hearings form two main trials, a Jewish trial and a Roman trial.

Theme notes and profiles

Pontius Pilate

Events

Parallels

Mark 15:1–5

People

Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial

Glossary

Elder Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Passion Pontius Pilate Procurator

Topics

Conspiracy: Against Jesus Courts of Justice of the Romans in Judea: Presided Over by the Governor or Deputy Government: Constitutes Government: Provincial Hatred to Christ: Chief Priests Jerusalem: Roman Rulers Who Resided in Pontius Pilate Jerusalem: The Seat of Government Under the Romans for a Time Jesus, the Christ: Led by the Council to Pilate (In Jerusalem) Pontius Pilate: Roman Governor of Judaea During the Time of Jesus' Ministry Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Put on Trial and Condemn Jesus