JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1993 Question 36

Question 36

Trial and Death of Jesus

At the trial of Jesus, Pilate was perplexed because

  1. A.the Jews had no genuine case against Him
  2. B.Jesus gave no answer to the charges
  3. C.the Jews asked for the release of Barabbas, a notorious criminal
  4. D.he knew that Jesus had performed many miracles among the Jews.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Jesus gave no answer to the charges)

Explanation

Jesus made no further answer to the many charges, ‘so that Pilate wondered’ (Mark 15:4–5).