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The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ
16 At this moment the witnesses were introduced, one of whom. testified, saying : “Thou hast taught the people that the temporal power was nothing before that of the king who would soon free the Israelites from the heathen yoke."
17 ""Blessed thee thou," said Issa, "for having told the truth; the King of Heaven is greater and more powerful than terrestrial law, and His Kingdom surpasses all kingdoms here below."
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“And the time is not far distant when conformably to the Divine will, the people of Israel shall purify themselves of their sins, for it is said that a precursor shall come and announce the deliverance of the people and unite them in one family.”
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And the Governor addressing the judges, said : “Do you hear this? The Israelite Issa acknowledges the crime of which he is accused. Judge him then according to your laws and pronounce upon him capital punishment."
20 . "We cannot condemn him;" answered the priests and the elders, “thou hast thyself heard that he alluded to the King of Heaven, and that he has preached nothing which constitutes insubordination against our laws."
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The Governor then summoned the witness who at the instigation of his master, Pilate, had betrayed Issa; this man came and addressing Issa, said : “ Didst thou not make thyself pass as king of Israel when thou didst say that He who reigns in Heaven had sent thee to prepare His people?"
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