The Аcts of Pilаte
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Pаrt I: The Triаl of Jesus
Chapter 1
1. In the fifteenth year of Tiberius Caesar’s reign, Herod ruled in Galilee, and
Caiaphas was the high priest. Jesus, full of wisdom and power, performed
many signs in the land.
(Jesus performs signs in the land.)
2. The Jews, jealous and filled with hatred, handed Him over to Pontius
Pilate, accusing Him of various crimes.
(Jesus is handed over to Pilate by the Jewish leaders.)
Chapter 2
1. Pilate questioned Jesus, asking, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus
replied, “You say that I am a king. I was born for this purpose—to bear
witness to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.”
(Jesus speaks of His purpose to bear witness to the truth.)
2. Pilate, confused, asked, “What is truth?” but left without waiting for an
answer. He returned to the crowd, declaring, “I find no fault in this man.”
(Pilate declares Jesus innocent.)
Chapter 3
1. The chief priests and elders insisted, “He stirs up the people, teaching
throughout Judea, from Galilee to here.” Pilate, hearing this, asked if Jesus
was a Galilean.
(Pilate inquires about Jesus' origin.)
2. When he learned Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to
Herod, who was in Jerusalem at that time.
(Pilate sends Jesus to Herod.)
Chapter 4
1. Herod was excited to see Jesus, hoping for a miracle. He questioned Him,
but Jesus remained silent.
(Herod questions Jesus, but He remains silent.)
2. The chief priests and scribes accused Him vehemently. Herod, mocking
Him, dressed Him in a fine robe and sent Him back to Pilate.
(Herod mocks Jesus and sends Him back to Pilate.)
Chapter 5
1. Pilate gathered the leaders and said, “You brought this man to me,
accusing Him of misleading the people. I have examined Him and find no
fault in Him, nor did Herod. He deserves no punishment.”
(Pilate asserts that Jesus is innocent and free from any fault.
2. Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, suggested, “I will punish Him and let Him
go.”: Pilate proposes to punish Jesus but still release Him, indicating his
desire to avoid sentencing Him.)
Chapter 7
1. Pilate asked a third time, “Why? What has He done wrong? I find no
reason for death in Him. I will chastise Him and release Him.”
(Pilate questions the reason for Jesus' death, offering to chastise Him.)
2. But the crowd insisted, demanding His crucifixion, and their voices
prevailed.
(The crowd's demands for crucifixion prevail.)
Chapter 8
1. Pilate, seeing he could not stop the uproar, washed his hands before the
crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood. It is your responsibility.”
(Pilate washes his hands, claiming innocence in Jesus' death.)
2. The people answered, “Let His blood be on us and our children.” Pilate
then released Barabbas and, after scourging Jesus, handed Him over to be
crucified.
(The crowd accepts responsibility for Jesus' blood, and Pilate releases
Barabbas.)
Part II: The Descent into Hell
Chapter 9
1. At about noon, darkness covered the earth until three in the afternoon.
The sun was darkened, and the temple veil was torn.
(Darkness covers the earth, and the temple veil tears.)
2. Jesus cried out, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” With this, He
breathed His last.
(Jesus commits His spirit to God and dies.)
Chapter 10
1. After His resurrection, Jesus descended into Hell to free the righteous who
had died before Him. He met Adam, the patriarchs, and the prophets, who
rejoiced at His arrival.
(Jesus descends into Hell to free the righteous, meeting Adam and the
prophets.)
2. Satan, prince of Hell, challenged, “Who is this who dares to take my
captives?” But the chains of the righteous were broken by Christ’s light.
(Satan challenges Jesus, but Christ's light breaks the chains of the righteous.)
Chapter 11
1. Jesus took Adam’s hand and led all the righteous out of Hell, saying,
“Come, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the
world.”
(Jesus leads the righteous out of Hell, offering them the kingdom.)
2. The gates of Hell were shattered, and the way to eternal life was opened.
(The gates of Hell are shattered, and the path to eternal life is opened.)
Chapter 12
1. As they entered Heaven, the angels sang, “Lift up your heads, O gates,
and let the King of glory enter.”
(Angels welcome Jesus into Heaven.)
2. Jesus ascended in glory, leading the captives with Him, and sat at the
right hand of God the Father.
(Jesus ascends to Heaven in glory, sitting at God's right hand.)
Part III: The Resurrection and Appearances of Jesus
Chapter 13
1. On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James,
and Salome went to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body. The stone was rolled
away, and the tomb was empty.
(The women find the empty tomb.)
2. An angel told them, “He is risen, just as He said. Come, see where He
lay.”
(An angel announces Jesus' resurrection.)
Chapter 14
1. The women ran to tell the disciples. Peter and John raced to the tomb and
found it as the women had said.
(Peter and John confirm the women’s report of the empty tomb.)
2. Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, calling her by name. She recognized
Him, but He told her not to cling to Him, for He had not yet ascended to the
Father.
(Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene and tells her not to cling to Him.)
Chapter 15
1. Jesus appeared to two disciples on the road to Emmaus, though they did
not recognize Him until He broke bread. Then He vanished from their sight.
(Jesus appears to two disciples on the road to Emmaus, revealing Himself
when He breaks bread.)
2. They returned to Jerusalem, declaring, “The Lord is risen and has
appeared to Simon.”
(The disciples declare Jesus' resurrection and His appearance to Simon.)
Chapter 16
1. Jesus appeared to the eleven disciples and rebuked them for their
unbelief.
(Jesus rebukes the eleven disciples for their unbelief.)
2. He instructed them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel. He who
believes and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be
condemned.”
(Jesus commissions the disciples to preach the gospel.)
Chapter 17
1. Jesus led them out to Bethany, blessed them, and was taken up into
Heaven.
(Jesus ascends to Heaven from Bethany.)
2. They worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, praising
God continually in the temple.
(The disciples worship Jesus and return to Jerusalem rejoicing.)
Part IV: Testimonies of Witnesses
Chapter 18
1. The chief priests and elders, troubled by reports of Jesus’ resurrection,
bribed the soldiers to spread the story that His disciples had stolen His body.
(The leaders bribe soldiers to spread a false story about Jesus' body.)
2. The soldiers took the money, and this lie continues to be reported among
the Jews.
(The soldiers accept the bribe, and the lie persists.)
Chapter 19
1. Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea, who had secretly followed Jesus,
testified to His resurrection, recounting His miracles and teachings.
(Nicodemus and Joseph testify to Jesus' resurrection.)
2. The council was divided, with some believing in Jesus and others
conspiring to suppress the truth.
(The council is divided over Jesus’ resurrection.)
Chapter 20
1. Many witnesses of Jesus’ resurrection testified boldly, including the
women at the tomb and the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
(Witnesses of the resurrection testify boldly.)
2. Their testimony spread, and many believed in Jesus and were baptized.
(The testimony spread, leading many to believe and be baptized.)
Chapter 21
1. The apostles faced persecution as they preached the resurrection of Jesus.
Peter and John were arrested but boldly declared, “We cannot stop speaking
of what we have seen and heard.”
(The apostles boldly preach despite persecution.)
2. Fearing the people, the council released them, and the apostles rejoiced
in suffering for Jesus' name.
(The apostles rejoice after being released by the council.)
Chapter 22
1. The Acts of Pilate ends with the declaration that Jesus Christ is Lord, and
His resurrection is the foundation of the Christian faith. His victory over
death assures eternal life for all who believe in Him.
(The Acts of Pilate ends with the declaration of Jesus as Lord.)
2. The testimony of His resurrection has been passed down, and the church
continues to spread the good news to the ends of the earth.
(The resurrection testimony is passed down, and the church spreads the
gospel.)
