'Wishing' in the Bible

So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the mob, released Barabbas for them, and after scourging Jesus handed Him over for crucifixion.

But Pilate once more addressed them, wishing to set Jesus free.

The next day, wishing to know exactly what charge was being brought against him by the Jews, the Tribune ordered his chains to be removed; and, having sent word to the High Priests and all the Sanhedrin to assemble, he brought Paul down and made him stand before them.

And, wishing to know with certainty the offense of which they were accusing him, I brought him down into their Sanhedrin,