So Pilate gave sentence that their demand should be granted.
You shall not follow a multitude to do evil; nor shall you bear witness in a suit, turning aside after a multitude, so as to pervert justice;
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.
So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released for them Barabbas; and having scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
But they were urgent, demanding with loud cries that he should be crucified. And their voices prevailed.
He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.
Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged him.