False accusations were heaped upon Jesus first, before Annas, and then second, before the high priest, Caiaphas. With Peter standing nearby, those gathered hear Jesus answer the trumped up testimony with the great “I AM”.

The load that Jesus carried was certainly more than a few extra pounds of wood beams. It was the spiritual burden that had to be overwhelming.

between station 2 (the Sanhedrin trial) and station 3 (the trail before Pilate)

To make sure He stayed put, Pilate placed a seal over the stone. That, and the Roman guards on duty, would certainly keep Him inside. Wouldn’t it?