THE CRUCIFIXION EVENTS OF JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN: Jesus is arrested by the chief priests and Pharisees; Peter pulled out his sword and sliced off the ear of the high priest's servant trying to protect Jesus from being arrested. Jesus tells Peter to stop- these upcoming events are what Jesus came here for; Peter gets separated from Jesus, loses his courage and denies knowing Jesus three times; Jesus was brought to Pilate, the Roman governor who had authority to issue a death sentence to Jesus. Pilate questions Jesus and Jesus tells Pilate His kingdom is not of this world. Pilate finds Jesus innocent of any charges. Pilate offers the people an opportunity to set free one of two prisoners- Jesus, who Pilate deemed to be innocent, or Barabbas. They asked for Barabbas to be freed in place of Jesus. Plate had Jesus flogged, a crown of thorns was placed on His head, a purple robe out on Him to mock Him and the soldiers beat Him. Pilate attempted to release Jesus again, finding Jesus innocent. The people demanded Jesus be crucified. Pilate gave in to avoid an uprising against him and allowed Jesus to be crucified. Jesus was crucified and died. A spear was thrust into His side to insure He was dead