But they were urgent, demanding with loud cries that he should be crucified. And their voices prevailed.
In one month I destroyed the three shepherds. But I became impatient with them, and they also detested me.
I lie in the midst of lions that greedily devour the sons of men; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords.
But they were urgent, saying, “He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee even to this place.”
But he said vehemently, “If I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And they all said the same.
A third time he said to them, “Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no crime deserving death; I will therefore chastise him and release him.”
So Pilate gave sentence that their demand should be granted.