Roman Trials

When did it happen?

Modern reckoning

AD 30

Traditional reckoning

AD 30

Dates before about 900 BC depend on how the Bible's own numbers are added up. Why the two reckonings differ.

Where is it in the Bible?

• Matthew 27:11–31
• Mark 15:1–20
• Luke 23:1–25
• John 18:28–19:16

Who was there, and where?

• Jesus Christ
• Simon Peter
• Pontius Pilate
• Barabbas

Where: Jerusalem.

Which verses connect to Matthew 27:11?

The strongest cross-references of the key verse, ranked by reader votes (OpenBible.info).

1. Mark 15:2–57 votes

   So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things. …

2. Luke 23:2–37 votes

   And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.” So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

3. Matthew 26:256 votes

   Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”

4. John 18:29–385 votes

   So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?” “If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.” …

5. Matthew 2:24 votes

   asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”

6. Matthew 26:644 votes

   “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”