and they then had a noted prisoner called Barabbas.

When, therefore, they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do ye desire that I should release to you? Barabbas or Jesus Who is called Christ?"

But the high priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes, that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

And the governor, answering, said to them, "Which of the two do ye desire that I should release to you?" And they said, Barabbas."

Then he released to them Barabbas; but, having scourged Jesus, he delivered Him up to be crucified.