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The Desire of Ages
DA 723.1–726.2 • John 18:37; Matthew 27:24; Luke 23:4

“In Pilate’s Judgment Hall”

The Sinless Lamb of God Standing in Heavenly Serenity Before Earthly Governors and a Demanding Mob

Before Pilate and Herod, Jesus stood clothed in divine majesty while human authority cowered before political expedience. Pilate repeatedly pronounced Him innocent, yet surrendered to the murderous clamor of the multitude who chose Barabbas over the King of glory.

pp. 723–726 · 16 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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John 18:37
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Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

Matthew 27:24
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When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

Luke 23:4
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Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.

The Desire of Ages

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The Sinless Lamb of God Standing in Heavenly Serenity Before Earthly Governors and a Demanding Mob
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