Matthew 27:24-26 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.”

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ 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.” ²⁵ And all the people answered, “Let his blood be on our hands, and on our children’s [as well].” ²⁶ Then he released Barabbas to them, but he had Jesus flogged and then turned over to be crucified.