Matthew 27:16-23

MNT(i) 16 At that time they had a notorious prisoner named Barabbas. 17 So when they had assembled, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release to you, Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?" 18 He knew well that it was because of enmity that they had brought Jesus before him. 19 And while he was seated upon the judgment-seat, his wife had sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered many things today, in a dream, because of him." 20 But the chief priests and the elders urged the crowds to ask for Barabbas, and to destroy Jesus. 21 So when Pilate said to them, "Which of the two do you want me to release unto you?" they said, "Barabbas." 22 And Pilate asked, "What then shall I do with Jesus, who is called Christ?" What one voice they shouted, "Let him be crucified!" 23 But Pilate said, "Why, what evil has he done?" But they kept shouting the more fiercely, "Let him be crucified!"