Matthew 27:11-18

111Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor questioned Him, saying, “Are You the 2King of the Jews?” And Jesus said to him, “3It is as you say.” 12And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, 4He did not answer. 13Then Pilate said to Him, “Do You not hear how many things they testify against You?” 14And 5He did not answer him with regard to even a single 6charge, so the governor was quite amazed.

157Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the 8people any one prisoner whom they wanted. 16At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas. 17So when the people gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you? Barabbas, or Jesus 9who is called Christ?” 18For he knew that because of envy they had handed Him over.