Pilate did what God knew Pilate was going to do before Pilate was born. Did God set up the circumstances that would lead to Pilate’s choice? We aren’t told. Just like we aren’t told by Scripture how Scripture was actually written. You can start with VPI and argue that is what Scripture says just like you can start with another dogma and argue that is what Scripture says. Fundamental problem being Scripture doesn’t actually “say” anything.