Matthew 27:22

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Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

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?"

Now the chief priests and the whole council sought testimony against Jesus to put him to death, but they found none.

And Pilate again said to them, "Then what shall I do with the man whom you call the King of the Jews?"

But they shouted, "Crucify him, crucify him!"

Now it was the day of Preparation of the Passover, about the sixth hour. And he said to the Jews, "Behold your King!"

Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,

Pilate then called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,

Though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have him executed.