14. But He made no reply to him, not even to a single accusation, so that the governor marveled greatly.
15. Now at the Feast [of the Passover] the governor was in the habit of setting free for the people any one prisoner whom they chose.
16. And at that time they had a notorious prisoner whose name was Barabbas.
17. So when they had assembled for this purpose, Pilate said to them, Whom do you want me to set free for you, Barabbas, or Jesus Who is called Christ?
18. For he knew that it was because of envy that they had handed Him over to him.
19. Also, while he was seated on the judgment bench, his wife sent him a message, saying, Have nothing to do with that just and upright Man, for I have had a painful experience today in a dream because of Him.
20. But the chief priests and the elders prevailed on the people to ask for Barabbas, and put Jesus to death.
21. Again the governor said to them, Which of the two do you wish me to release for you? And they said, Barabbas!
22. Pilate said to them, Then what shall I do with Jesus Who is called Christ?
23. They all replied, Let Him be crucified! And he said, Why? What has He done that is evil? But they shouted all the louder, Let Him be crucified!