This looks like a good thread to me. My question is did the religious leaders falsely arouse Jesus Jesus before handing Him over to the Romans?
I found this so far from biblehub.com
The Role of the Jewish Religious Leaders
Various Jewish religious leaders of the time were vocal in their opposition to Jesus. Many of them considered His claims—particularly His identification as Son of God (
Luke 22:70)—to be blasphemous. They also feared the disruption His growing influence could cause. According to
John 11:47–50, the chief priests and the Pharisees convened over how to stop Him, with Caiaphas stating, “It is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.”
During Jesus’ trial before the Sanhedrin, these leaders accused Him of blasphemy and insisted on His death (
Matthew 26:65–66). Though they did not hold the power to carry out capital punishment unilaterally under Roman authority, they pressed Pilate to act (
Mark 15:3;
Luke 23:1–2). They stirred the crowd to choose Barabbas instead of Jesus, pressuring Pilate to crucify Him (
Mark 15:11–14).
The Role of Roman Authorities
The Romans, represented by Pontius Pilate, held judicial power to sentence individuals to death. Pilate famously questioned Jesus, declaring at one point: “I find no basis for a charge against Him” (
John 18:38). However, due to mounting pressure and fear of unrest, Pilate acquiesced to the demands of the crowd (
Mark 15:14–15). As
Mark 15:15 recounts, “[Pilate], wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.”
Legally and physically, Roman soldiers carried out the crucifixion. They mocked Jesus, placed a crown of thorns on His head, and nailed Him to the cross (
Matthew 27:27–31;
Mark 15:16–20). They were the enforcers of the state-sanctioned execution, confirming that, from a governmental perspective, Rome bore direct responsibility for carrying out the crucifixion.
Divine Purpose and Self-Sacrifice
Despite the human factors involved, Scripture also portrays the crucifixion as part of God’s sovereign plan. In
Acts 2:23, Peter addresses fellow Israelites, stating: “He was handed over by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.”
Moreover, Jesus declared His own authority over His life and death: “No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord” (
John 10:18). When questioned by Pilate, Jesus explained that Pilate’s power was given “from above” (
John 19:11), indicating the divine orchestration behind these earthly events. Thus, from a theological viewpoint, God ordained Christ’s crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for sin (
Isaiah 53:5–6).
Personal and Universal Responsibility
Scripture also teaches that every human being bears a level of responsibility for Christ’s death because “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (
Romans 3:23). The atoning sacrifice of Jesus addresses the universal problem of sin, underscoring the idea that humanity’s moral failing necessitated His death. In this sense, the question “Who killed Jesus?” extends beyond the immediate historical figures to encompass the broader spiritual condition of humanity.
This last one makes me think of "Sympathy For The Devil" by the Rolling Stones. The line that goes "Well, after all, it was you and me"
for murdering Yeshua
