WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2013 Question 33

Question 33

Trial and Death of Jesus

Pilate referred Jesus to Herod for trial because

  1. A.Pilate and Herod were good friends.
  2. B.Jesus did not cooperate with Pilate.
  3. C.Jesus lived in the jurisdiction of Herod.
  4. D.Pilate and Herod were enemies.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Jesus lived in the jurisdiction of Herod.)

Explanation

Learning He was a Galilean under Herod's jurisdiction, Pilate sent Him to Herod (Luke 23:6-7).