17. So when the people gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?"
18. For he knew that because of envy they had handed Him over.
19. While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him a message, saying, "Have nothing to do with that righteous Man; for last night I suffered greatly in a dream because of Him."
20. But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death.
21. But the governor said to them, "Which of the two do you want 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?" They all said, "Crucify Him!"
23. And he said, "Why, what evil has He done?" But they kept shouting all the more, saying, "Crucify Him!"