Jesus and Pilate - Another proof for the resurrection?

 


Jesus and Pilate – Another Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus?


I was recently reading the fascinating exchange between Jesus and Pilate in John 18:33–38. This is the moment when Pilate asks one of the most profound questions of all time: “What is truth?” Although I’ve read this passage many times before, something new struck me this time—a question I had never considered.


We know that the Gospel of John was written by the apostle John. But how did John know what was said in this private conversation between Jesus and Pilate inside the Praetorium? The disciples and the Jewish leaders weren’t present there—this was the Roman governor’s headquarters. That would mean the only people present were Pilate, Jesus, and perhaps a few Roman officials or guards.


Given that, how could John have recorded this dialogue so precisely? It seems unlikely that he would have had access to anyone in Pilate’s court who was willing to relay the details—especially after Pilate had condemned Jesus to be crucified. And even if someone had shared what they heard, would John have trusted their account enough to include it in his Gospel?


To me, this points to a compelling possibility: that Jesus Himself told John what happened in that conversation. But here's the catch—Jesus was crucified shortly after this event. There was no time for Him to sit and recount this to His disciples before the crucifixion.


That leads me to one conclusion: this conversation between Jesus and Pilate must have been shared with the disciples after the resurrection. Perhaps during one of Jesus’ appearances in the upper room or at another post-resurrection encounter, Jesus relayed this interaction to John.


In my mind, this subtle detail serves as yet another piece of evidence for the resurrection. It suggests that Jesus was alive and speaking with His disciples after His crucifixion—-explaining things they couldn’t have otherwise known. And if that’s true, then the Gospel is not just a record of history—it’s the truth.


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