²⁴ When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that a riot was starting instead, he took some water, washed his hands in front of the crowd, and said, “I am innocent of this man’s blood.^[a] See to it yourselves!” ^(A)

²⁵ All the people answered, “His blood be on us^(B) and on our children!” ²⁶ Then he released Barabbas to them and, after having Jesus flogged, handed him over to be crucified.^(C)

¹⁵ Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them; and after having Jesus flogged, he handed him over to be crucified.

¹⁶ Then he handed him over to be crucified.

The Crucifixion

Then they took Jesus away.^[a]