Trial before Pilate
Pilate interrogates Jesus, finds no basis for charges, and offers to release him. The crowd demands Barabbas instead. Pilate has Jesus flogged and hands him over for crucifixion.
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Luke alone includes the trial before Herod Antipas. John has the most detailed dialogue between Jesus and Pilate ("My kingdom is not of this world," "What is truth?"). Matthew alone mentions Pilate's wife's dream and Pilate washing his hands.
Pilate's wife warns him; Pilate washes his hands; the crowd says "His blood be on us."
Terse account emphasizing Pilate's awareness of the priests' envy.
Adds the trial before Herod Antipas and Pilate's triple declaration of innocence.
Extended dialogue on kingship and truth; "Behold the man!" and the Jewish leaders' demand.
From the triumphal entry into Jerusalem through the crucifixion and burial of Jesus.
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