Why did He suffer under Pontius Pilate as judge?

Though innocent, Christ was condemned by an earthly judge, and so He freed us from the severe judgment of God that was to fall on us.

Proofs

• Though innocent, Christ was condemned by an earthly judge, (Luke 23:13–24; John 19:4; John 19:12–16)
• and so He freed us from the severe judgment of God that was to fall on us. (Isaiah 53:4–5; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13)