Luke 23:13-18 ▼

13 Pilate summoned the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

14 and said to them, “You brought this man before me as one who corrupts and incites the people to rebellion. After examining Him before you, I have found no guilt in this Man regarding the charges which you make against Him.

15 No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and indeed, He has done nothing to deserve death.

16 Therefore I will punish Him [to teach Him a lesson] and release Him.”

17 [Now he was obligated to release to them one prisoner at the Feast.]

18 But they [loudly] shouted out all together, saying, “Away with this Man, and release Barabbas to us!”