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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"