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Pontius Pilate could not find Jesus guilty of any crime and planned to release Him, but the chief priests and teachers of the law demanded His crucifixion: “And when he had said this, he went out aga...
The Gospels tell how Christ was brought before Pontius Pilate: “Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto Him, ‘Art thou the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered ...
This event is described in each of the four Gospels: “Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto Him, saying, ‘Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.’ But he denied before them all, s...
This event is described in each of the four Gospels: “And they that had laid hold on Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. But Peter followe...
“Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto Him the whole band of soldiers. And they stripped Him, and put on Him a scarlet robe. And when they had platted a...
Christ’s arrest is described in all four Gospels: “Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, ‘Be ye come out, as against a thief, wit...
The betrayal of Jesus is encountered in all the Gospels: “Then cometh He to His disciples, and saith unto them, ‘Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is b...
Christ and the disciples entered the Garden of Gethsemane after the Last Supper. Jesus was overcome with sorrow and prayed to God: “Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and sai...
During the Feast of the Passover, after the Last Supper, Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, giving the world a new doctrine of mutual love: “And supper being ended, the devil having now put into...
The Lord’s Supper is described in all four Gospels: “Now when the even was come, He sat down with the twelve. And as they did eat, He said, ‘Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray Me.’ A...