^{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.