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13 Then calling together the High Priests and the Rulers and the people, Pilate said, 14 "You have brought this man to me on a charge of corrupting the loyalty of the people. But, you see, I have examined him in your presence and have discovered in the man no ground for the accusations which you bring against him. 15 No, nor does Herod; for he has sent him back to us; and, you see, there is nothing he has done that deserves death. 16 I will therefore give him a light punishment and release him." 18 Then the whole multitude burst out into a shout. "Away with this man," they said, "and release Barabbas to us" 20 But Pilate once more addressed them, wishing to set Jesus free. 21 They, however, persistently shouted, "Crucify, crucify him!" 22 A third time he appealed to them: "Why, what crime has the man committed? I have discovered in him nothing that deserves death. I will therefore give him a light punishment and release him." 23 But they urgently insisted, demanding with frantic outcries that He should be crucified; and their clamour prevailed. 24 So Pilate gave judgement, yielding to their demand. 25 The man who was lying in prison charged with riot and murder and for whom they clamoured he set free, but Jesus he gave up to be dealt with as they desired. Luke 23:13-25, Weymouth New Testament. Public domain.
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