Pilate was the Roman governor who tried Jesus. It seems that he did not really want to crucify Jesus, but was responding to political pressure from the Jewish leaders (Matthew 27:1-14; Mark 15:1-5; Luke 23:1-5; John 18:28-38).

pilate; pontius pilate; governor; tried; judged; jesus; Matthew 27:1-14; Mark 15:1-5; Luke 23:1-5; John 18:28-38; governors