Beyond It is Written 2

by Matthew1985

Similar to the first one, this new story depicts the trials of Jesus before His death, and how He would've answered some the questions posed to Him by Pilate and Herod. Please comment and rate. I look forward to what you think. Questions are also welcome.

2. Jesus and Pilate

Chapter 2:

Jesus before Pilate

Jesus was led before Pontius Pilate and Pilate asked, "What is the your charge against this Man?"

Caiaphas answered, "We wouldn't hand Him over if He weren't a criminal, Consul." "Take Him away then. Judge Him by your own laws." "We have, Governor, and He answered all of our questions. He has claimed to be God and the Son of God, and that is blasphemy. We bring Him to you only because Rome is allowed to execute criminals."

Pilate said, "Bring Him before me." Jesus was led to speak to Pilate privately.

"Are You the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Are you asking Me, or are you hearing it from others, what they say of Me?

Pilate slapped Christ, "Don't talk back to me! Am I a Jew?" Jesus answered, "Clearly not." Pilate said, "Your own people brought You before me for trial. Why? What have You done?"

Jesus answered, "You asked if I'm the King of the Jews and I answer thus: My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my disciples and followers would fight to keep from being handed over to Caiaphas and Sanhedrin and to you. Again, My Kingdom is not of this world."

Pilate said, "They say You're a Galilean. Is it true?" Jesus answered, "Born in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth. I preached near the sea of Galilee many times." Pilate said to Caiaphas, "Send Him to Herod."