24 When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but rather that (A)a riot was starting, he took water and (B)washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of (C)this Man’s blood; (D)see to that yourselves.” 25 And all the people said, “(E)His blood shall be on us and on our children!” 26 Then he released Barabbas [a]for them; but after having Jesus (F)scourged, he handed Him over to be crucified.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 27:26 Or to them