Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVII. 15-26. CH. XV. 6-15. 15 Now at _that_ feast, the 6 Now at _that_ feast he governor was wont to release released unto them one unto the people a prisoner, prisoner, whomsoever they whom they would. desired. 16 And they had then a notable 7 And there was _one_ named prisoner, called Barabbas. Barabbas, _which lay_ bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. 17 Therefore, when they were 8 And the multitude crying gathered together, Pilate said aloud, began to desire _him to unto them, Whom will ye that I do_ as he had ever done unto release unto you? Barabbas, or them. Jesus, which is called Christ? 9 But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? 18 (For he knew that for envy 10 (For he knew that the chief they had delivered him.) priests had delivered him for envy.) 19 When he was set down on the judgment-seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream, because of him. 20 But the chief priests and 11 But the chief priests moved elders persuaded the multitude the people that he should that they should ask Barabbas, rather release Barabbas unto and destroy Jesus. them. 21 The governor answered and 12 And Pilate answered, and said unto them, Whether of the said again unto them, What twain, will ye that I release will ye then, that I shall do unto you? They said, Barabbas. _unto him_ whom ye call the King of the Jews? 22 Pilate saith unto them, 13 And they cried out again, What shall I do then with Crucify him. Jesus, which is called Christ? _They_ all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why! 14 Then Pilate said unto them, what evil hath he done? But Why, what evil hath he done? they cried out the more, And they cried out the more saying, Let him be crucified. exceedingly, Crucify him. 24 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but _that_ rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed _his_ hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye _to it_. 25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood _be_ on us, and on our children. 26 Then released he Barabbas 15 And _so_ Pilate, willing to unto them: content the people, released Barabbas unto them.