And others, as a test, were demanding of Him a sign from heaven.

As the crowds were increasing, He began saying: “This generation is an evil generation. It demands a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.

“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared—whose will they be?’

But they kept up the pressure, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And their voices won out.

So Pilate decided to grant their demand