John 18:28-33

28Early in the morning, Jesus was taken from Caiaphas’ house to the governor’s palace. The Jews wouldn’t go into the palace. They didn’t want to become unclean, since they wanted to eat the Passover.

29So Pilate came out to them and asked, “What accusation are you making against this man?”

30The Jews answered Pilate, “If he weren’t a criminal, we wouldn’t have handed him over to you.”

31Pilate told the Jews, “Take him, and try him by your law.” The Jews answered him, “We’re not allowed to execute anyone.”

32In this way what Jesus had predicted about how he would die came true.

33Pilate went back into the palace, called for Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?”