But the chief priests moved the people that he should rather release Barabbas to them.
Hear this, O priests, and listen, house of Israel. And give ear, house of the king. For judgment is toward you, because you have been a snare on Mizpah and a net spread on Tabor.
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowd that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.
For he knew that the chief priests had delivered Him because of envy.
And Pilate answered and said again to them, What then do you desire that I should do to him whom you call the King of the Jews?
Then they all cried again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas! But Barabbas was a robber.
But you denied the Holy and Just One and desired a murderer to be given to you.