# Connecting Statement:

Peter continues his speech to the Jews that he began in [Acts 3:12](../03/12.md).

# rejected before the face of Pilate

Here the phrase "before the face of" means "in the presence of." Alternate translation: "rejected in Pilate's presence" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom]])

# when he had decided to release him

"when Pilate had decided to release Jesus"