18. But they all cried out in unison, saying, “Take this man away, and release for us Barabbas!”
19. (who had been thrown in prison because of a certain insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder).
20. And Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again,
21. but they kept crying out, saying, “Crucify! Crucify him!”
22. So he said to them a third time, “Why? What wrong has this man done? I found no basis for an accusation deserving death in him. Therefore I will punish him and release him.”
23. But they were urgent, demanding with loud cries that he be crucified. And their cries prevailed.
24. And Pilate decided that their demand should be granted.