^{12 Ref} And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

^{13 Ref} Then saith Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

^{14 Ref} And he gave him no answer, not even to one word: insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

^{15 Ref} Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.

^{16 Ref} And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

^{17 Ref} When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?

^{18 Ref} For he knew that for envy they had delivered him up.

^{19 Ref} And while he was sitting on the judgment-seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man; for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

^{20 Ref} Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

²¹ But the governor answered and said unto them, Which of the two will ye that I release unto you? And they said, Barabbas.

^{22 Ref} Pilate saith unto them, What then shall I do unto Jesus who is called Christ? They all say, Let him be crucified.

^{23 Ref} And he said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, saying, Let him be crucified.

^{24 Ref} So when Pilate saw that he prevailed nothing, but rather that a tumult was arising, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this righteous man; see ye `to it'.

^{25 Ref} And all the people answered and said, His blood `be' on us, and on our children.

^{26 Ref} Then released he unto them Barabbas; but Jesus he scourged and delivered to be crucified.