Bible Verses About Tiberius Caesar And The Time Of Christ

Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,

Main Bible date marker for the topic.

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

Shows the charge involving Caesar during the Passion trial.

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.

Parallel Luke reference to John’s call in the same setting.

And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

Herod jurisdiction detail from the Passion narrative.

And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.

Caesar coin saying used in gospel background.

Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

Pilate/John 19 wording about Caesar and kingship.

Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's.

Parallel denarius wording from Luke.

And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

Background chronology around Christ's birth, not Tiberius-specific.

But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.