wie Pilatus ins Credo

Etymology
lit. 'like Pilate [got] into the creed'. Both the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed mention, apart from Jesus himself, only two human beings: Pilate and the Virgin Mary. This may be regarded an undue honour to the former; even if his being mentioned is in a negative context.

Phrase

 * 1)  undeservingly; in an unearned way; by chance

Usage notes

 * Most often construed with the verb as above.