15 Neither has Herod, because he sent Him back to us. Clearly, He has done nothing to deserve death.
16 Therefore, I will have Him whipped and then release Him.”
17 For according to the festival he had to release someone to them.
18 Then they all cried out together, “Take this man away! Release Barabbas to us! ”
19 (He had been thrown into prison for a rebellion that had taken place in the city, and for murder.)
20 Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again,
21 but they kept shouting, “Crucify! Crucify Him! ”