Gospel of Nicodemus Part I – The Acts of Pilate Chapter 1
This book is not part of the original canon recognized in the Bible and thus only appropriate for research purposes.
Jul 26, 2025 1 Min Read
And Annas and Caiaphas, and the elders and the scribes, Nicodemus, Joseph, and Gamaliel, and others of the Jews, went to Pilate accusing Jesus with many charges and saying:
Jews said:
“We know this man is the son of Joseph the carpenter, born of Mary, and he says he is the Son of God and a king.
We are disturbed because he breaks the Sabbath, saying he is not bound by the Law, and he claims God as his own Father.”
Pilate asked them:
Pilate said:
“What are His deeds?”
They replied:
“He heals the sick, cleanses lepers, casts out demons, and raises the dead. He teaches the people contrary to the Law.”
Pilate asked:
“He raises the dead? By what power?”
The Jews answered:
“We do not know. Some say Elijah, others say he is a sorcerer.”
Then Pilate sent a messenger to Jesus, and He was brought in.
When Jesus entered, the standard-bearers carrying the Roman banners bowed low, and their images bent toward Him.
Pilate saw and was amazed.
The Jews were enraged and said:
“Did you see the images bowing themselves to Him?”
Pilate said:
“It is not the images that bowed, but the unseen power within Him.”
Then Pilate questioned Jesus, saying:
“Are You the King of the Jews?”
Jesus answered:
“You say so.”
And as the chief priests accused Him of many things, Pilate found no fault in Him.
