Matthew 27:20-23 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

20. But the leaders of the priests and the elders persuaded the people, so that they would ask for Barabbas, and so that Jesus would perish.

21. Then, in response, the procurator said to them, "Which of the two do you want to be released to you?" But they said to him, "Barabbas."

22. Pilate said to them, "Then what shall I do about Jesus, who is called Christ?" They all said, "Let him be crucified."

23. The procurator said to them, "But what evil has he done?" But they cried out all the more, saying, "Let him be crucified."

Matthew 27