Luke 23:13-24

13Then Pilate called together the leading priests and other religious leaders, along with the people,

14and he announced his verdict. “You brought this man to me, accusing him of leading a revolt. I have examined him thoroughly on this point in your presence and find him innocent.

15Herod came to the same conclusion and sent him back to us. Nothing this man has done calls for the death penalty.

16So I will have him flogged, and then I will release him.”

18Then a mighty roar rose from the crowd, and with one voice they shouted, “Kill him, and release Barabbas to us!”

19(Barabbas was in prison for taking part in an insurrection in Jerusalem against the government, and for murder.)

20Pilate argued with them, because he wanted to release Jesus.

21But they kept shouting, “Crucify him! Crucify him!”

22For the third time he demanded, “Why? What crime has he committed? I have found no reason to sentence him to death. So I will have him flogged, and then I will release him.”

23But the mob shouted louder and louder, demanding that Jesus be crucified, and their voices prevailed.

24So Pilate sentenced Jesus to die as they demanded.