Memorable Quotes from Ron Randell
9 quotesA Warning of Consequences from Lucius
Lucius
For some reason, I favored Your mother once before. I will give You a moment with the prisoner John. But remember this...break Caesar's law, and you shall find in me the most merciless of men.
[remembering Jesus as a boy he met]
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A Final Message to Jesus
John the Baptist
You treated me well. I should like to ask just one more kindness.
Lucius
Ask.
John the Baptist
Before I leave this world, I would send a message to Jesus.
Lucius
What is the message?
John the Baptist
Ask of Him, in these words, "Was it Your coming that was foretold, or are we to expect another?
Lucius
You doubt Him?
John the Baptist
No. I do not doubt Him. But I would like to hear it from His own lips.
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A Conflict of Orders and Morality
Herod
Lucius, order every first born male child put to the sword.
Lucius
I am a Roman soldier. I do not murder children.
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Jesus Declares His Intent to Free John
Lucius
The prisoner John is not allowed visitors. If You wish to send him a message, leave it with the guard.
Jesus
I would see John.
Lucius
Why?
Jesus
I come to free John.
Lucius
And just how do you propose to break him free from his cell?
[sarcastically]
Jesus
I come to free him within his cell.
Lucius
Freedom? Behind stone walls?
Jesus
You are free to come and go as you please, and yet you are still a prisoner because you place no faith in anything but your sword.
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Choice and Consequence in Crucial Moments
Lucius
Pilate offered that mob a choice.
Barabbas
And they chose me?
[incredulous]
Lucius
Your followers yelled the loudest. Go; look at Him who is dying for you.
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A Discussion on Peace and Brotherhood
Pontius Pilate
What did the man say?
Lucius
He spoke of...peace, love, and the brotherhood of man.
[dryly]
Herod Antipas
Is that all?
[scoffs]
Lucius
That is all.
[leaves]
Herod Antipas
What is the matter?
[noticing Pilate looks puzzled]
Pontius Pilate
The look on Lucius face.
Herod Antipas
He had a long journey. He looked tired.
Pontius Pilate
He looked more than tired to my eyes.
[cools off the heat stove with cold water]
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Plans to Capture Barabbas and the Zealots
Pontius Pilate
Who are these prople?
Lucius
They call themselves Zealots. A man named Barabbas leads them.
Pontius Pilate
I want him in chains before the year runs out.
Lucius
Putting him in chains will be easy: getting our hands on him, that's what is difficult.
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A Conversation About Jesus' Interests
Camel Driver
Your son?
[spotting the 12-year-old Jesus, while refreshing himself in a well in Nazareth]
Mary
Yes.
Camel Driver
And, does He like being a carpenter?
Mary
Yes, He does.
Camel Driver
There's a big world outside this garden. Do you want Him to see it?
Mary
He will see it soon enough.
Camel Driver
Let me take Him with me. I'll pay you well. I can use a lad like that to help me with my caravan.
Mary
No. Someday, He will leave me, but someone else will call Him.
Camel Driver
And who will that be?
Mary
My son will know Him when He comes.
Lucius
Have no fear. We're simply checking the census against the tax rolls. Now, you are...Joseph. And you live here with your wife Mary.
[arriving at Jesus' home in Nazareth on horseback with another Roman soldier; reading from a scroll]
Joseph
That is so.
Lucius
Who's this boy?
[pointing to Jesus]
Mary
My son, Jesus.
Lucius
I have no record of His birth. When was He born?
[looking at the scroll again]
Mary
Twelve years ago.
Lucius
Where?
Mary
In Bethlehem.
Lucius
Bethlehem? Count those in the next house. See that the boy is registered before the year is out.
[realizing Jesus must have survived the killing of the young boys in Bethlehem which he commanded on Herod's orders 12 years before, and after a long, tense pause; Mary slowly nods "yes"; to the other Roman soldier; the Roman soldier rides away; to Mary; rides away]
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Questioning Barabbas' Support in Jerusalem
Pontius Pilate
How many followers has he?
Lucius
Who? God, Jesus, or Barabbas?
Pontius Pilate
Barabbas.
Lucius
How many dissatisfied Jews are there in Jerusalem?
Pontius Pilate
Have you considered the possibility of the followers of Jesus and Barabbas joining forces?
Lucius
I have.
Pontius Pilate
Where would it happen?
Lucius
Since we are here...here!
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