When was Jesus crucified?
Jesus is crucified at Passover under Pontius Pilate, dies, and is buried in a borrowed tomb.
Crucifixion of Jesus took place c. AD 30 or 33 at Golgotha, just outside Jerusalem, during the Life of Jesus period of Bible history. The account is recorded in John 19:30 (KJV). Jesus is crucified at Passover under Pontius Pilate, dies, and is buried in a borrowed tomb.
"When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost." — John 19:30 (KJV)
On the Friday of Passover, Jesus was handed over by the chief priests, condemned by Pilate, and crucified between two thieves. Darkness fell over the land; the veil of the temple was torn from top to bottom; the Lamb of God laid down His life.
c. AD 30 or 33
Golgotha, just outside Jerusalem
Key KJV Scriptures
"When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost."
"How that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;"
Why It Matters
The cross is the centre of Scripture — the perfect sacrifice that satisfies God's justice and reconciles sinners to Himself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Jesus crucified?
Most scholars hold AD 30; others argue for AD 33. Both fit a Passover crucifixion under Pilate (AD 26–36).
What day of the week was Jesus crucified?
Friday — 'the preparation day' before the sabbath (Mark 15:42).
When did crucifixion of jesus happen?
Crucifixion of Jesus is dated c. AD 30 or 33, placing it in the Life of Jesus era of biblical history. See John 19:30 (KJV).
Where did crucifixion of jesus take place?
Scripture places crucifixion of jesus at Golgotha, just outside Jerusalem.
Who was involved in crucifixion of jesus?
The key figures are Jesus, Pontius Pilate, Mary, John.
Where is crucifixion of jesus in the Bible?
You can read about it in John 19:30, 1 Corinthians 15:3 (King James Version).
Why does crucifixion of jesus matter?
The cross is the centre of Scripture — the perfect sacrifice that satisfies God's justice and reconciles sinners to Himself.
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