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

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

^{17 Ref} When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?"

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