The priests didn't need to call in the romans to kill him. they could quite easily have done that themselves - stoning. (they had enough reason) But no.. No. - Pilate wanted him dead. the whole 'Pilate the merciful' . Barrabas and 'who do you say you ...
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The priests didn't need to call in the romans to kill him. they could quite easily have done that themselves - stoning. (they had enough reason) But no.. No. - Pilate wanted him dead. the whole 'Pilate the merciful' . Barrabas and 'who do you say you ...