Why Pilate agreed to have Jesus crucified
Answer Text: Why Pilate agreed to have Jesus crucified-He was afraid of the Jewish revolt as it was his duty to maintain peace.-Jesus having been accused of treason he did not want to be seen as being disloyal to the Roman emperor.-He washed his hands. This meant that he was absolving himself from guilt of having crucified Jesus. -He also wanted to please the people. He feared the mob which demanded the release of Barabbas, a criminal to crucify Jesus who was innocent.
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