John 19:16

Then Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus,

Then he released Bar-Abbas for them; Jesus he scourged and handed over to be crucified.

So, as Pilate wanted to satisfy the crowd, he released Bar-Abbas for them; Jesus he handed over to be crucified, after he had scourged him.

Pilate gave sentence that their demand was to be carried out;

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