Matthew 27:20-23

20Now the ruling kohanim and elders persuaded the crowds that they should ask for Bar-Abba and destroy Yeshua.

21But the governor responded, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Bar-Abba!”

22Pilate said to them, “What then shall I do with Yeshua, who is called Messiah?” “Execute Him!” all of them say.

23But Pilate said, “Why? What evil has He done?” But they kept shouting all the more, saying, “Let Him be executed!”