Matthew 27:23-24 And he said, “Why should he be? What wrong has he done?” But they shouted out even louder, “Let him be crucified!”

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ²³ And he said, “Why [should he be]? What wrong has he done?” But they shouted out even louder, “Let him be crucified!” ²⁴ So, when Pilate saw that he was not convincing anyone, but that a riot was brewing instead, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd saying, “I am not responsible for this man’s blood. [Note: Some ancient manuscripts say “righteous man’s blood”]. You tend to the matter.”