281. Caiaphas
All Christians believe that when Jesus was seized, He was taken to see Caiaphas via Annas, Caiaphas’ father-in-law. “Those who had taken Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.” (Matthew 26:57 cf. Mark 14:53; Luke 22:54; John 18:13-14)
282. Jesus Held His Peace
All Christians agree Jesus tended not to answer false accusations, doing so three times during His trials before Caiaphas, Pilate and Herod. “The high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, ‘Have you no answer? What is it which these testify against you?’ But he stayed quiet, and answered nothing.” (Mark 14:60-61) “Then Pilate said to him, ‘Don't you hear how many things they testify against you?’ He gave him no answer, not even one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.” (Matthew 27:13-14 cf. Mark 15:4-5) “He [Herod] questioned him with many words, but he gave no answers. The chief priests and the scribes stood, vehemently accusing him.” (Luke 23:9-10)
283. Pontius Pilate
All Christians believe that Jesus was led before the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. (Matthew 27:2; Mark 15:1; Luke 23:1; John 18:28)
284. Not of This World
All Christians believe that Jesus’ kingdom is not of this world. “Jesus answered, ‘My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I wouldn't be delivered to the Jews. But now my Kingdom is not from here.’ ” (John 18:36)
285. Herod
All Christians agree that Jesus was also taken before Herod, who sent Him back to Pilate. “Herod with his soldiers humiliated him and mocked him. Dressing him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate.” (Luke 23:11)
286. The Crowds
All Christians agree that not only the Roman and Jewish leaders were culpable, but also the crowds. “But they all cried out together, saying, ‘Away with this man! Release to us Barabbas!’ ” (Luke 23:18 cf. Matthew 27:20-21) “They cried out again, ‘Crucify him!’ Pilate said to them, ‘Why, what evil has he done?’ But they cried out exceedingly, ‘Crucify him!’ " (Mark 15:13-14 cf. Luke 23:18-23) “All the people answered, ‘May his blood be on us, and on our children!’ " (Mark 27:25)
287. Crown of Thorns
All Christians agree that Jesus wore a crown of thorns, imposed upon Him by Roman soldiers to mock Him. “They struck his head with a reed, and spat on him, and bowing their knees, did homage to him.” (Mark 15:19 cf. Matthew 27:29-30; John 19:2)
288. Worldly Loyalty
All Christians agree that at Jesus’ trial the chief priests finally revealed that their true loyalty was not to God but men. “They cried out, ‘Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him!’ Pilate said to them, ‘Shall I crucify your King?’ The chief priests answered, ‘We have no king but Caesar!’ " (John 19:15)
289. Bearing His Cross
All Christians agree that Simon was compelled to carry Jesus’ cross. “They compelled one passing by, coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them, that he might bear his cross.” (Mark 15:21 cf. Matthew 27:32; Luke 23:26)
290. Crucified With Robbers
All Christians believe that Jesus was crucified with robbers. “With him they crucified two robbers; one on his right hand, and one on his left. The Scripture was fulfilled, which says, ‘He was numbered with transgressors.’” (Mark 15:27-28 cf. Matthew 27:38; Luke 23:32-33; John 19:18)
