^{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.

^{24 Ref} And Pilate gave his decision for their desire to be put into effect.