John 19:16

Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.

Cross-references

Matthew 27:26-31 details the flogging and mocking that immediately followed Pilate's delivery of Jesus to be crucified.

Mark 15:15-20 describes the same sequence: Pilate delivers Jesus, then soldiers mock and beat him before crucifixion.

Luke 23:24 Parallel

Luke 23:24 records Pilate's sentencing — the judicial decision that leads to Jesus being handed over for crucifixion.

Matthew 27:20 Historical context

Matthew 27:20 explains how the chief priests manipulated the crowd to demand Jesus' crucifixion, leading directly to Pilate's decision.

Matthew 27:31 picks up after the mocking: the soldiers lead Jesus away to crucify him, matching John's 'they took Jesus and led him away'.

Mark 15:20 Parallel

Mark 15:20 concludes the mocking scene: 'they led him out to crucify him' — the same action as John's delivery to be crucified.

Luke 23:26 Historical context

Luke 23:26 adds Simon of Cyrene being forced to carry the cross as they led Jesus away to crucifixion.