Matthew 27:24-26

24Pilate saw that he was not getting anywhere. Instead, a riot was breaking out. So Pilate took some water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. He said, “I won’t be guilty of killing this man. Do what you want!”

25All the people answered, “The responsibility for killing him will rest on us and our children.”

26Then Pilate freed Barabbas for the people. But he had Jesus whipped and handed over to be crucified.