^{18 Ref} But with loud voices they said all together, Put this man to death, and make Barabbas free.

^{19 Ref} Now this man was in prison because of an attack against the government in the town, in which there had been loss of life.

^{20 Ref} And Pilate again said to them that it was his desire to let Jesus go free.

^{21 Ref} But crying out they said, To the cross with him!

^{22 Ref} And he said to them a third time, Why, what evil has he done? I see no reason for putting him to death: I will give him punishment and let him go.

^{23 Ref} But they went on crying out loudly, Let him be put to death on the cross. And they had their way.