And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. (Luke 23:33-34)

Pilat a scris o însemnare pe care a pus-o deasupra crucii şi era scris: „Isus din Nazaret, Împăratul iudeilor”. (Ioan 19:19)