John 18:28-33

28Then the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium (governor’s palace). Now it was early and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium so that they would not be [ceremonially] unclean, but might [be able to] eat [and participate in the Feast of Unleavened Bread which began after] the Passover [supper].

29So Pilate came out to them and asked, “What accusation do you bring against this Man?”

30They answered, “If He were not a criminal, we would not have handed Him over to you [for judgment].”

31Then Pilate said to them, “Take Him yourselves and judge Him according to your own law.” The Jews said, “We are not permitted to put anyone to death.”

32This was to fulfill the word which Jesus had spoken to indicate by what manner of death He was going to die.

33So Pilate went into the Praetorium again, and called Jesus and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”