But the governor responded, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Bar-Abba!”
Your wrath lies heavily on me. You afflicted me with all Your waves. Selah
So when they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Which one do you want me to release for you? Yeshua who is Bar-Abba, or Yeshua who is called Messiah?”
Now the ruling kohanim and elders persuaded the crowds that they should ask for Bar-Abba and destroy Yeshua.
Pilate said to them, “What then shall I do with Yeshua, who is called Messiah?” “Execute Him!” all of them say.
But when the tenants saw him, they discussed the matter among themselves, saying, ‘This is the heir! Let’s kill him so the inheritance will be ours.’
Now Pilate called together the ruling kohanim, the leaders, and the people.