WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2003 Question 28

Question 28

Trial and Death of Jesus

Pilate referred Jesus to Herod for trial because Jesus

  1. A.and Herod were friends
  2. B.did not co-operate with Pilate
  3. C.lived in the jurisdiction of Herod
  4. D.did not respond to Pilate's questions
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (lived in the jurisdiction of Herod)

Explanation

When Pilate learnt Jesus was a Galilean, under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod (Luke 23:6-7).