The Jews put Pilate in a position where he cannot do anything more. They cry out that Jesus declares Himself a king. They cry out that He is opposed to Caesar. Pilate brings Jesus forth again and says, “This is your king.” The chief priests answered that they had no king but Caesar! So Jesus is lead to be crucified. Here we see the great sin of the Jewish leaders. Their real king is before them and they choose the king of Rome who they hate over the real King, Jesus.
