14. He gave him no answer, not even one word, so that the governor marvelled greatly.
15. Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired.
16. They had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
17. When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Yeshua, who is called Messiah?”
18. For he knew that because of envy they had delivered him up.
19. While he was sitting on the judgement seat, his wife sent to him, saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of him.”
20. Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Yeshua.
21. But the governor answered them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?”They said, “Barabbas!”
22. Pilate said to them, “What then shall I do to Yeshua, who is called Messiah?”They all said to him, “Let him be crucified!”