Where Did Jesus Die? — Page 14
? 14 The Dream of Pilate’s Wife When he [Pilate] was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. 1 This warning, given to Pilate by God through his wife, at the very commencement of the trial, was a clear revelation of the will of God to Pilate who himself believed in Jesus’ innocence, and knew that for envy the Jews had delivered him up. 2 What was then the purpose of this dream which God showed to the Governor’s wife, if he did not intend to save Jesus from death? When Herod sought to kill Jesus in his childhood, Joseph also was warned against Herod’s evil intention, by way of a dream in order to save Jesus’ life and, accordingly, Joseph took him and his mother to Egypt. 3 Likewise, God revealed His will to Pilate through his wife. Pilate did deliver Jesus to his enemies when they threatened to complain against him to Caesar, were he to release Jesus. 4 Nevertheless, he secretly did everything possible to save Jesus from death. He pro- longed the trial until a very late hour on Friday, knowing it was unlawful for Jews to keep anybody on the cross after nightfall on the Sabbath day. The time left for crucifixion would be so short 1. Matthew 27:19 2. Matthew 27:18 3. Matthew 2:13 4. John 19:12