Matthew 27:20-26

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!”

23He asked, “Why? What wrong has he done?” But they shouted more insistently, “Crucify him!”

24When Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but that instead a riot was starting, he took some water, washed his hands before the crowd and said, “I am innocent of this man’s blood. You take care of it yourselves!”

25In reply all the people said, “Let his blood be on us and on our children!”

26Then he released Barabbas for them. But after he had Jesus flogged, he handed him over to be crucified.