Luke 23:22
So, Pilate called out to them a third time, "Why [should he be crucified]; what wrong has this man done? I have not found any reason for putting him to death, so I will punish him and [then] release him."
Luke 23:14
and said to them, "You brought this man to me, claiming he was inciting people to disloyalty [i.e., to the government]. And look, I questioned him in front of you people but did not find him guilty of the charges you
Luke 23:16
Therefore, I will have him punished and [then] release him." {{Some ancient manuscripts include verse
Luke 23:20
Then Pilate spoke to them again [because] he wanted to release Jesus,
1 Peter 1:19
but with [the] precious blood of Christ, who represents an unblemished lamb, without defect.
1 Peter 3:18
For Christ suffered once for people's sins [to be forgiven]. [It was the case of] a righteous Man suffering for unrighteous people, so that He could bring you [or, "us"] to God [for salvation]. [Though] He [i.e., Jesus] was put to death physically, He was brought back to life by the Holy Spirit [Note: Some translations say "in spirit"].