The Roman governor, Pilate, was the only person who could legally sentence Jesus to death. So the Jewish leaders sent Jesus to him for a second trail, hoping he would be found guilty and put to death.
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The Roman governor, Pilate, was the only person who could legally sentence Jesus to death ... They spat on him and beat him with the staff, before putting his clothes back on and leading him ...