He actually tried to desecrate the temple, but we got hold of him.
They never found me arguing with anyone in the temple or causing a riot either in the synagogues or in the city;
Instead of that, you have brought these men here who are guilty neither of sacrilege nor of blasphemy against our goddess.
Then said Pilate, "Take him yourselves, and sentence him according to your own Law." The Jews said, "We have no right to put anyone to death"
They yelled and threw their clothes into the air and flung dust about,
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