John 19

1 - 16 Jesus Before Pilate Continued

Since the Jews want Barabbas, Pilate has Jesus flogged. The soldiers give him a crown of thorns & dress him in a purple robe. The Jews want him crucified because he has claimed to be the Son of God. This makes Pilate afraid. He asks Jesus where he's from. No answer. Pilate explains that he has the power to crucify Jesus and Jesus says, "You would have no power over me unless it was given to you from above; therefore the one who anded me over to you is guilty of a greater sin." Pilate tries again to release him, but he bows to the public outcry. He asks if he should crucify their king. The crowd responds, "We have no king but the emporer. Pilate hands Jesus over to be crucified.

17 - 30 The Crucifixion of Jesus

They take Jesus and he carries his cross to the Place of the Skull (Golgotha) He was crucified with one on either side under a sign Pilate had maks that reads, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews." The priests didn't like this, but Pilate says, "I have written what I have written." The soldiers cast lots for his stuff (fulfilling scripture). Lots of Marys come to see him - Jesus says, "I am thirsty," but he is given sour wine. After he receives the wine, he says, "It is finished," bows his head, and gives up his spirit.

31 - 37 Jesus' Side is Pierced

Since the soldiers don't want bodies hanging on their holy day, the Day of Preparation, the soldiers come and pierce his side (but don't break his legs). This fulfills scripture as well.

38 - 41 The Burial of Jesus

Joseph of Arimathea (not the husband of Mary) comes to take the body. Nicodemus brings 100 pounds of burial spices (!) They wrap Jesus' body according to Jewish custom and lay him in a tomb.