Matthew 27:24-26 ▼

24 Now when Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but rather that a riot was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this Man’s blood; you yourselves shall see.”

25 And all the people replied, “His blood shall be on us and on our children!”

26 Then he released Barabbas for them; but after having Jesus flogged, he handed Him over to be crucified.