Finally, Pilate gave in.
Always tell the truth in court, even if everyone else is dishonest and stands in the way of justice.
The LORD doesn't like those who defend the guilty or condemn the innocent.
Pilate set Barabbas free. Then he ordered his soldiers to beat Jesus with a whip and nail him to a cross.
Pilate wanted to please the crowd. So he set Barabbas free. Then he ordered his soldiers to beat Jesus with a whip and nail him to a cross.
The people kept on shouting as loud as they could for Jesus to be put to death.
He freed the man who was in jail for rioting and murder, because he was the one the crowd wanted to be set free. Then Pilate handed Jesus over for them to do what they wanted with him.
Pilate gave orders for Jesus to be beaten with a whip.
