WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2004 Question 31

Question 31

Trial and Death of Jesus

According to Matthew, after the arrest of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, he was first taken to

  1. A.Pontius Pilate, the governor.
  2. B.Caiaphas, the high priest.
  3. C.King Herod.
  4. D.King Agrippa.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Caiaphas, the high priest.)

Explanation

"Those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest" (Matthew 26:57).