Jesus was brought before Pilate, who questioned him about being the King of the Jews. Jesus explained that his kingdom is not of this world and affirmed that he came to bear witness to the truth.
Pilate found no fault in Jesus but asked the crowd if they wanted him to release Jesus or Barabbas, a robber. The crowd chose Barabbas and demanded Jesus be crucified.
Pilate had Jesus scourged, and the soldiers mocked him by placing a crown of thorns on his head, dressing him in a purple robe, and calling him "King of the Jews."
Pilate presented Jesus to the crowd, but they continued to demand his crucifixion. Pilate ultimately handed Jesus over to be crucified after the crowd's insistence.
Jesus was led to Golgotha, carrying his cross, where he was crucified alongside two others. Pilate had a sign placed on the cross reading "JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS."
The soldiers divided Jesus' garments and cast lots for his seamless coat, fulfilling scripture.
While on the cross, Jesus entrusted the care of his mother to the beloved disciple and said, "It is finished," before dying.
To ensure Jesus was dead, a soldier pierced his side, bringing forth blood and water. This fulfilled prophecies about him.
Joseph of Arimathea, with Nicodemus, received Pilate's permission to take Jesus' body. They wrapped it in linen with spices and placed it in a new tomb in a garden near the crucifixion site.
On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene found the stone rolled away from the tomb. She informed Simon Peter and another disciple.
Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb, found it empty, and saw the linen grave clothes. They did not yet understand the resurrection.
Mary stayed at the tomb weeping and encountered two angels and Jesus, whom she initially mistook for a gardener. Jesus revealed himself, and Mary informed the disciples of her encounter.
That evening, Jesus appeared to the disciples, showing his hands and side, and said, "Peace be unto you." He breathed on them, giving them the Holy Spirit.
Thomas, who was absent earlier, doubted until Jesus appeared again and invited him to touch his wounds. Thomas proclaimed, "My Lord and my God," and Jesus commended those who believe without seeing.
Jesus appeared a third time to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, guiding them to a miraculous catch of fish. He shared a meal with them.
Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved him, instructing him to "feed my sheep" and predicting Peter's future martyrdom.
Peter inquired about the fate of the beloved disciple, and Jesus emphasized the importance of focusing on following him rather than others.
The chapter concludes with the testimony of the beloved disciple, affirming his witness, and stating that many other deeds of Jesus were not written down, as the world could not contain all the books that would be written.