Matthew 27:16-23

Riverside(i) 16 There was at that time a notorious prisoner named Barabbas. 17 So, when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you, Barabbas or Jesus who is called Christ?" 18 For he knew that out of jealousy they had handed him over. 19 While he was sitting on the judge's seat, his wife sent to him a message, "Do not have anything to do with that righteous man. For I have suffered much to-day in a dream because of him." 20 The high priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. 21 The Governor said to them, "Which of the two do you want me to release for you?" They said, "Barabbas." 22 Pilate said to them, "What, then, shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" They all said, "Have him crucified." 23 He said, "Why, what wrong has he done?" But they kept shouting furiously, "Have him crucified!"