who was pontius pilate and what did he do
Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilate (/ˈpɒnʃəs ˈpaɪlət, -tʃəs, -tiəs/;[2][3][4] Latin: Pontius Pīlātus, Greek: Πόντιος Πιλάτος, Pontios Pilatos) was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from AD 26 to 36.[1][5] He is best known today for the trial and crucifixion of Jesus.