Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
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Bible References
Just
Matthew 27:4
saying, "I have sinned by delivering up an innocent man to die." But they replied, "What is that to us? It is your affair!"
John 19:4
Now Pilate went outside again and said to the Jewish authorities, "Look, I am bringing him out here to you, so you can know that I do not find him guilty of any crime."
Acts 3:14
But you denied the Holy and Righteous One [His rightful freedom] and asked for a murderer to be released to you [instead].
2 Corinthians 5:21
God considered Christ to be sinful on our behalf, even though He never sinned, so that we could be considered right with God through Him.
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"].
General references
Mark 6:26
And the king became very distressed [over such a gruesome request], but because he had promised her with oaths, and [to keep from looking bad] in front of his party guests, he did not refuse her [request].
Luke 23:21
but they continued shouting, "Crucify him, crucify him."
Acts 13:28
They asked Pilate to have Him put to death, even though they could not find any [legitimate] reason to execute Him.