For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.(Mateo 27:18)
When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.(Mateo 27:19)
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.(Mateo 27:20)
The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.(Mateo 27:22)
And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.(Mateo 27:23)
When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.(Mateo 27:24)
