* Though he believed that Jesus was innocent, Pilate had him scourged and allowed soldiers to mock, strike, and spit upon him. ​ — Matthew 27: 24 - 31.
* Kuigi Pilatus pidas Jeesust süütuks, lasi ta teda rooskadega peksta ja lubas sõduritel teda pilgata, lüüa ja tema peale sülitada.