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! ”
22 A third time he said to them, “Why? What has this man done wrong? I have found in Him no grounds for the death penalty. Therefore, I will have Him whipped and then release Him.”
23 But they kept up the pressure, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And their voices won out.