Luke 23:13-22

¹³Pilate called together the chief priests, rulers, and the people,

¹⁴and told them, “You brought this man before me, accusing him of inciting the people to rebellion. I've carefully examined him in your presence, and do not find him guilty of the charges you have brought against him.

¹⁵Neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. He has done nothing that demands he should be put to death.

¹⁶So I will have him flogged and then release him.”

¹⁸But they all shouted together, “Kill this man, and release Barabbas to us.”

¹⁹(Barabbas had been put in prison for taking part in a rebellion in the city, and for murder.)

²⁰Pilate wanted to release Jesus, so spoke to them again.

²¹But they kept on shouting, “Crucify him! Crucify him!”

²²Pilate asked them for the third time, “But why? What crime has he committed? I don't find any reason for executing him. So I will have him flogged and then release him.”