The Gospels describe Jesus's trial before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea. According to these accounts, Jewish leaders accused Jesus of blasphemy, claiming he declared himself the Son of God and threatened the Temple. Pilate initially hesitated, finding no fault in Jesus deserving of death. However, the Jewish leaders persisted, and Pilate, fearing a riot, ultimately yielded to their demands. He sentenced Jesus to crucifixion, a Roman method of execution.
It is important to acknowledge there are different perspectives on these events. Some scholars argue that the Gospels may reflect the biases of their authors and the early Christian community. Some argue that the Roman authorities likely saw Jesus as a potential threat to public order and their authority, and that Pilate may have had political motivations for ordering the execution.