Pilate found no wrong in Jesus but allowed the crowd to crucify him. Jesus carried his own cross to Golgotha where he was crucified and said "It is finished" before dying. His body was placed in a new tomb nearby. On the third day, Mary Magdalene found the tomb empty and Jesus appeared to her. Jesus later appeared to the disciples, including Thomas, and told Thomas those who believe without seeing are blessed. The account was written so that people may continue to believe that Jesus is the Son of God and have life through faith in his name.