I. Pilate

A. Tried to get Jesus to defend Himself (Matthew 27:11-14)
B. Wanted to delegate jugdment to Herod (Luke 23:4-7)
C. Gave the people a choice (Matthew 27:15-23)
D. Finally gave in to the will of the people (Matthew 27:24)

II. The chief priests

A. The slanderous accusations against Jesus (Luke 23:2)
B. Envy (Matthew 27:18)
C. Incitement (Matthew 27:20; Luke 23:23)
D. Irreverence (Matthew 27:41)

III. The mockers

A. The mob (Matthew 27:25)
B. The soldiers (Matthew 27:27-31)
C. The passersby (Matthew 27:39-40)
D. The robbers on either side of Him (Matthew 27:44)

IV. The mourners

A. His mother, Mary (John 19:25; Luke 1:28, 30-31, 46; 2:51)
B. Other women, including Mary Magdalene (Luke 8:2; John 20:1-2, 11-18)
C. John, the disciple whom He loved (John 19:27; 20:30-31)