Christ's Trial Before Pilate
The presence of two men identified as high priests highlights the corruption of the nation at that time.
Pilate saith unto (Christ), What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all
(John 18:38). Annas and Caiaphas, partners in the temple trade, hated Jesus for cleansing the temple twice. Christ's trial was marred by several illegal aspects, including being held at night, assuming the prisoner's guilt, and hiring false witnesses.
- The trial was held at night
- The prisoner was assumed to be guilty and treated as such
- The court hired false witnesses
- The judge permitted the prisoner to be mistreated while bound
- The court allowed the accused no defense
After the secret night trial, Jesus was led to Pilate for the final death sentence. The religious leaders refused to enter a Gentile's hall, fearing defilement, yet they condemned an innocent man to death. John 18:33-19:15 records Pilate's cowardly indecision.
Author's summary: Christ's trial was corrupt and illegal.
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