What happened on good friday

The passion of Jesus Christ is the main focus of the Easter season for Christians, especially on Good Friday. The timeline of Jesus' death is explained here as recorded in Scripture, including the happenings just before and immediately following the crucifixion.

While the Scripture does lay out the approximate sequence of events, it's important to note that many of the actual times of these incidents are not recorded. For a wider view of the moments preceding the death of Jesus and to walk those steps with Him, be sure to take a look at this Holy Week Timeline.

Timeline of Jesus' Death

Preceding Events

• The Last Supper(Matthew 26:20-30; Mark 14:17-26; Luke 22:14-38; John 13:21-30)
• In the Garden of Gethsemane(Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-45)
• Jesus Is Betrayed and Arrested (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:1-11)
• The Religious Leaders Condemn Jesus (Matthew 27:1-2; Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71)

Good Friday's Events

Before the religious leaders could put Jesus to death, they needed

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