Verdict

“What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered.”

“When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.””

“And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.”

“So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met.”

“Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away.”