Overview
The Bible addresses pretorium across 7 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in John, Matthew and Mark. Closely related themes include Roman Empire, the, Soldiers, Pilate, Pontius and Prisoners. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Pontius Pilate and Caiaphas.
Key Bible verses about pretorium
New Testament
John
Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. the hall: or, Pilate's house
Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?
And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.
People in the Bible and pretorium
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying pretorium for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 27:27, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how John, Matthew and Mark each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus, Pontius Pilate and Caiaphas and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Roman Empire, the, Soldiers, Pilate, Pontius and Prisoners.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about pretorium?
The Bible addresses pretorium across 7 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in John, Matthew and Mark. Closely related themes include Roman Empire, the, Soldiers, Pilate, Pontius and Prisoners. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Pontius Pilate and Caiaphas.
How many Bible verses are about pretorium?
The Bible references pretorium in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention pretorium?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 27:27: “Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. common hall: or, governor's house”
Which people in the Bible are associated with pretorium?
Jesus, Pontius Pilate and Caiaphas.
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