John 20:31 gave the theme of the Gospel of John and 1:14 explained how this works—“the Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we have seen His glory…” This was true even in the record of His death. John (and the other Gospel writers) did not emphasize the physical torture of crucifixion, but the glory of the God-man even on the cross. Remember that Jesus was fully in charge and committed to fulfill His Father’s plan in every way (John 18:4-8).