19. While he was serving as judge, his wife sent this message to him, "Leave that righteous man alone. I’ve suffered much today in a dream because of him."
20. But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and kill Jesus.
21. The governor said, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" "Barabbas," they replied.
22. Pilate said, "Then what should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" They all said, "Crucify him!"
23. But he said, "Why? What wrong has he done?" They shouted even louder, "Crucify him!"
24. Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere and that a riot was starting. So he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. "I’m innocent of this man’s blood," he said. "It’s your problem."