^{20 Ref} Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

²¹ But the governor answered them, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" They said, "Barabbas!"

^{22 Ref} Pilate said to them, "What then shall I do to Jesus, who is called Christ?" They all said to him, "Let him be crucified!"

^{23 Ref} But the governor said, "Why? What evil has he done?" But they cried out exceedingly, saying, "Let him be crucified!"