Mark 15:1 “Immediately, in the morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council; and they bound Jesus, led Him away, and delivered Him to Pilate.”
This consultation was little more than a formality. They had already decided what to do to everyone’s satisfaction. Taking him to Pilate was their only option. They were not allowed to execute people themselves. This does not, however, change the fact that he comes to Pilate as a prisoner, guilty until judged innocent.
Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Christ! The sacrifice for our sin is complete once and for all, and Jesus is our Lord and Savior. We will forever praise him for the work of the cross which he did for us. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.