What does the Bible say about whose will was done at the crucifixion?

In Matthew 27, we see the chaotic events leading to the crucifixion of Christ, with crowds influencing Pilate to demand Jesus' death. However, the Scripture shows that despite the apparent free choices of men, it was God's predetermined counsel and foreknowledge that guided these events (Acts 2:22-23). The will of God is underscored by prophecies in the Psalms and Isaiah, indicating that the crucifixion was not a mere accident of history but part of His divine plan for redemption.

The authors of the New Testament emphasize this truth, noting that even in the wickedness of their actions, those who crucified Christ were fulfilling God's will (Acts 4:26-28). The cross was God's sovereign intention, which brings glory to Him alone. It is not the will of man but the will of God that ultimately prevails in the story of salvation.