Joh 19:16 | MHM | STEP | Christ Condemned; The Crucifixion This section describes the final steps before Jesus' death on the cross. Pilate, the Roman governor, finally gives in to pressure and condemns Jesus, even though he knew Jesus was innocent. Jesus is led away, forced to carry his cross, and crucified between two criminals. The story shows both the cruelty Jesus suffered and the love he showed by dying for us. It also reminds us how people can choose the approval of others over doing what is right. v. 16 : Pilate gives the order to execute Jesus (John 19:16 ). Pilate had said many times that Jesus was innocent, but he still chose to condemn him. Pilate was usually stubborn and proud, but now he gives in to the crowd because he is afraid of what the Jewish leaders might do or say about him. He tries to blame the Jews by handing Jesus over to them, instead of his own officers. This was his way of excusing himself, but the guilt was still his. More importantly, Jesus was condemned in our place, so that we do not have to face condemnation ( no condemnation —see also Romans 8:1 ). God judged his own Son so that he would not judge us for our sins.

‏ John 19:16

Christ Condemned; The Crucifixion

This section describes the final steps before Jesus' death on the cross. Pilate, the Roman governor, finally gives in to pressure and condemns Jesus, even though he knew Jesus was innocent. Jesus is led away, forced to carry his cross, and crucified between two criminals. The story shows both the cruelty Jesus suffered and the love he showed by dying for us. It also reminds us how people can choose the approval of others over doing what is right.

v. 16: Pilate gives the order to execute Jesus (John 19:16 ^a). Pilate had said many times that Jesus was innocent, but he still chose to condemn him. Pilate was usually stubborn and proud, but now he gives in to the crowd because he is afraid of what the Jewish leaders might do or say about him. He tries to blame the Jews by handing Jesus over to them, instead of his own officers. This was his way of excusing himself, but the guilt was still his. More importantly, Jesus was condemned in our place, so that we do not have to face condemnation (no condemnation—see also Romans 8:1 ^b). God judged his own Son so that he would not judge us for our sins.