6 How Does Matthew Present the Role of Pontius Pilate in Jesus’ Trial? Keywords: Pontius Pilate, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus’ trial, Roman governor, Jewish leaders, innocence, crowd, crucifixion, historical context, biblical narrative The Gospel of Matthew presents Pontius Pilate as the Roman governor who presides over Jesus’ trial, balancing political … Continue reading How does Matthew present the role of Pontius Pilate in Jesus’ trial?