Why did the accusers of Jesus stay behind while he was led to the Praetorium?

  • A It was forbidden to follow the accused
  • B They were prevented from entering
  • C It was a Sabbath
  • D They did not want to be defiled
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The correct answer is D. They did not want to be defiled

Then they led Jesus from the house of Ca′iaphas to the praetorium. It was early. They themselves did not enter the praetorium, so that they might not be defiled, but might eat the passover. (john 18:28)

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