Luke 23:23-25 But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified! And their voices, especially of the chief priests, prevailed.

WPNT⁽ⁱ⁾ ²³ But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified! And their voices, especially of the chief priests, prevailed. ²⁴ So Pilate decided to grant their demand. ²⁵ He released the one who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for; but he delivered Jesus to their will.