Luke 23:13-16

13Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people,

14and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him.

15Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us; as you can see, he has done nothing to deserve death.

16Therefore, I will punish him and then release him.”