12. And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He didn’t answer.
13. Then Pilate said to Him, “Don’t You hear how much they are testifying against You? ”
14. But He didn’t answer him on even one charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.
15. At the festival the governor’s custom was to release to the crowd a prisoner they wanted.
16. At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.
17. So when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Who is it you want me to release for you — Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Messiah? ”
18. For he knew they had handed Him over because of envy.