Matthew 27:17-22

17So after they had assembled, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you, Jesus Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Christ?”

18(For he knew that they had handed him over because of envy.)

19As he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message to him: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man; I have suffered greatly as a result of a dream about him today.”

20But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed.

21The governor asked them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas!”

22Pilate said to them, “Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Christ?” They all said, “Crucify him!”