21 The governor asked them, “Which of the two do you want me to free for you?”They said, “Barabbas.”
22 Pilate asked them, “Then what should I do with Jesus, who is called Christ?”“He should be crucified!” they all said.
23 Pilate asked, “Why? What has he done wrong?”But they began to shout loudly, “He should be crucified!”
24 Pilate saw that he was not getting anywhere. Instead, a riot was breaking out. So Pilate took some water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. He said, “I won’t be guilty of killing this man. Do what you want!”
25 All the people answered, “The responsibility for killing him will rest on us and our children.”
26 Then Pilate freed Barabbas for the people. But he had Jesus whipped and handed over to be crucified.
27 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the palace and gathered the whole troop around him.