13. Then saith Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?
14. And he gave him no answer, not even to one word: insomuch that the governor marveled greatly.
15. Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.
16. And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
17. When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
18. For he knew that for envy they had delivered him up.
19. And while he was sitting on the judgment-seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
20. Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
21. But the governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? And they said, Barabbas.