what happened to jesus on good friday

Quick Scoop

On Good Friday, Christians remember Jesus being arrested, tried, flogged, and crucified by the Romans, then dying on the cross and being buried before the Sabbath began.

What happened

• Jesus was brought before religious and Roman authorities and sentenced to death.

• Pontius Pilate ultimately ordered crucifixion after the crowd chose Barabbas to be released instead.

• Jesus was crucified with two others, and according to the Gospel accounts, he died after several hours on the cross.

• After his death, his body was taken down and placed in a tomb before the Sabbath.

Why it matters

For Christians, Good Friday is a solemn day because it marks Jesus’ suffering and death, which are central to the story of Easter and the belief in resurrection on Easter Sunday.

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