Matthew 27:17-21 Therefore, when they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, Whom do you want me to release for you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?

RKJNT⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁷ Therefore, when they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, Whom do you want me to release for you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ? ¹⁸ For he knew that it was because of envy they had delivered him up. ¹⁹ When he sat down on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. ²⁰ But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask for Barabbas, and have Jesus executed. ²¹ The governor answered them, Which of the two do you want me to release for you? They said, Barabbas.