Acts 13:28

Contemporary English Version 1995

They did exactly what the Scriptures said they would. Even though they couldn't find any reason to put Jesus to death, they still asked Pilate to have him killed. After Jesus had been put to death, he was taken down from the cross and placed in a tomb.

Cross References

John 19:4

Once again Pilate went out. This time he said, “I will have Jesus brought out to you again. Then you can see for yourselves that I have not found him guilty.”

John 18:38

Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?” Pilate went back out and said, “I don't find this man guilty of anything!

Matthew 27:19

While Pilate was judging the case, his wife sent him a message. It said, “Don't have anything to do with that innocent man. I have had nightmares because of him.”