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Matthew 27:14

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But Jesus said absolutely nothing to him in reply, so the governor was very surprised.

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I have become an example to many people, but you are my strong refuge.

I am here with the children that the Lord has given me. We are signs and symbols in Israel from the Lord of Armies, who lives on Mount Zion.

“Listen, Chief Priest Joshua and your friends sitting with you. These men are a sign of things to come: I’m going to bring my servant, the Branch.

But Jesus was silent. Then the chief priest said to him, “Swear an oath in front of the living God and tell us, are you the Messiah, the Son of God?”

While the chief priests and leaders were accusing him, he said nothing.

Then Pilate asked him, “Don’t you hear how many charges they’re bringing against you?”

But Jesus no longer answered anything, so Pilate was surprised.

Herod asked Jesus many questions, but Jesus wouldn’t answer him.

He went into the palace again and asked Jesus, “Where are you from?” But Jesus didn’t answer him.

As I see it, God has placed us apostles last in line, like people condemned to die. We have become a spectacle for people and angels to look at.