JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 42

Question 42

Trial and Death of Jesus

Pilate delivered Jesus to be crucified because he

  1. A.wished to satisfy the crowd
  2. B.feared Caesar
  3. C.found Him guilty
  4. D.was afraid of the chief priests.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (wished to satisfy the crowd)

Explanation

‘Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas, and… delivered him to be crucified’ (Mark 15:15).