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Jesus made the good confession in his testimony to Pilate (1T 6:13). Pilated believed that Jesus was innocent. He wanted to released Jesus (Lk 23:16).
John 19:
His wife believed Jesus was innocent. Matthew 27:
The Coptic Church actually venerates Pilate as a saint. Ethiopian Orthodox Church considers Pilate and his wife saints.
The name "Pontius Pilate" appears in both the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds.
There is some good evidence that Pilate was saved.
John 19:
While Pilate bore some responsibility, others, Judas Iscariot and the religious leaders, were more culpable.11Jesus answered [Pilate], “You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given you from above. Therefore he who delivered me over to you has the greater sin.”
His wife believed Jesus was innocent. Matthew 27:
The Gospels portrayed Pilate as conflicted and reluctant, even symbolically washing his hands to distance himself from the crucifixion decision (Matthew 27:24). However, he still allowed Jesus to be executed to appease the crowd and maintain political stability.19 While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: 'Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.'
The Coptic Church actually venerates Pilate as a saint. Ethiopian Orthodox Church considers Pilate and his wife saints.
The name "Pontius Pilate" appears in both the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds.
There is some good evidence that Pilate was saved.