He has even attempted to desecrate our temple, which is why we had him arrested. We sought to judge him according to our law,
No one found me arguing with anyone or causing trouble among the people in the synagogues or in the temple or anywhere in the city.
For you have brought these men before us who aren’t guilty of any crime. They are neither temple robbers nor blasphemers of our goddess.
Pilate said, “Very well, then you take him yourselves and go pass judgment on him according to your Jewish laws!” But the Jewish leaders complained and said, “We don’t have legal authority to put anyone to death. You should have him crucified!”
While the crowd was screaming and yelling, removing their outer garments, and throwing handfuls of dust in the air in protest,
but Commander Lysias came with great force, snatched him away from our hands, and sent him here to you.