16. At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.
17. So when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Who is it you want me to release for you — Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Messiah? ”
18. For he knew they had handed Him over because of envy.
19. While he was sitting on the judge’s bench, his wife sent word to him, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for today I’ve suffered terribly in a dream because of Him! ”
20. The chief priests and the elders, however, persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to execute Jesus.