But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to ask him to release Barabbas for them instead.
Hear this, O priests! Give heed, O house of Israel! Give ear, O house of the king! For the judgment is for you, For you have been a snare at Mizpah And a net spread out on Tabor.
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death.
For he was aware that the chief priests had delivered Him over because of envy.
And answering again, Pilate was saying to them, “Then what shall I do with Him whom you call the King of the Jews?”
So they cried out again, saying, “Not this man, but Barabbas.” Now Barabbas was a robber.
But you denied the Holy and Righteous One and asked for a murderer to be granted to you,