^{24 Ref} And Pilate having seen that it profiteth nothing, but rather a tumult is made, having taken water, he did wash the hands before the multitude, saying, `I am innocent from the blood of this righteous one; ye -- ye shall see;'

^{25 Ref} and all the people answering said, `His blood `is' upon us, and upon our children!'

^{26 Ref} Then did he release to them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, he delivered `him' up that he may be crucified;