17. Now of necessity he was to release unto them one upon the feast day.
18. But the whole multitude together cried out, saying: Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
19. Who, for a certain sedition made in the city, and for a murder, was cast into prison.
20. And Pilate again spoke to them, desiring to release Jesus.
21. But they cried again, saying: Crucify him, crucify him.
22. And he said to them the third time: Why, what evil hath this man done? I find no cause of death in him. I will chastise him therefore, and let him go.
23. But they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified; and their voices prevailed.