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

^{24 Ref} So when Pilate saw that nothing was being gained, but rather that a disturbance was starting, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this righteous person. You see to it."

^{25 Ref} All the people answered, "May his blood be on us, and on our children!"