JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1993 Question 37

Question 37

Trial and Death of Jesus

Why did the accusers of Jesus stay behind while He was led to the Praetorium?

  1. A.it was forbidden to follow the accused
  2. B.they were prevented from entering
  3. C.it was a Sabbath day
  4. D.they did not want to be defiled.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (they did not want to be defiled.)

Explanation

They did not enter the praetorium ‘so that they might not be defiled, but might eat the passover’ (John 18:28).