20. But the chief priests and ancients persuaded the people, that they should ask Barabbas, and make Jesus away.
21. And the governor answering, said to them: Whether will you of the two to be released unto you? But they said, Barabbas.
22. Pilate saith to them: What shall I do then with Jesus that is called Christ? They say all: Let him be crucified.
23. The governor said to them: Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying: Let him be crucified.
24. And Pilate seeing that he prevailed nothing, but that rather a tumult was made; taking water washed his hands before the people, saying: I am innocent of the blood of this just man; look you to it.
25. And the whole people answering, said: His blood be upon us and our children.