And as they could find no way to get him in, on account of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his mat through the tiles, among the people in front of Jesus.

But after further threats they let them go, as they could find no way to punish them, on account of the people, who were all giving honor to God for what had happened,

"We found the prison securely locked up, with the sentries on duty at the doors, but on opening the doors we found no one inside."

and though they could find no ground for putting him to death, they demanded of Pilate that he be executed.