^{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.