unfoldingWord_en_tn/mat/27/17.md

This continues the account of the trial of Jesus before the Roman governor.

## had handed him over ##

"had brought Jesus to him" so Pilate would judge Jesus

## While he was sitting ##

"While Pilate was sitting"

## sitting on the judgment seat ##

doing his duty as an official (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## sent word ##

"sent a message"