What prompted Pilate to send Jesus to Herod for trial? Pilate

Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK)

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A. realized that Jesus was innocent
B. knew Jesus came from Herod's jurisdiction
C. wanted to avoid being blamed for Jesus' death
D. saw that Herod was a better judge

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

In Luke 23:6-7 (RSV), when Pilate learned that Jesus was from Galilee, he realised that Jesus fell under Herod's jurisdiction, as Herod ruled over that region. Pilate decided to send Jesus to Herod, who was in Jerusalem at the time, to deal with the matter.

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