John 18:30-32

Living Bible

³⁰ “We wouldn’t have arrested him if he weren’t a criminal!” they retorted.

³¹ “Then take him away and judge him yourselves by your own laws,” Pilate told them.

“But we want him crucified,” they demanded, “and your approval is required.”^{[a] 32} This fulfilled Jesus’ prediction concerning the method of his execution.^[b]