²⁴ When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere,^[a] but that a riot was starting instead, he took some water, washed his hands in front of the crowd, and said, “I am innocent of this man’s blood.^[b] See to it yourselves!”^(A)

¹⁴ and said to them, “You have brought me this man as one who subverts the people.^(A) But in fact, after examining Him in your presence, I have found no grounds^(B) to charge this man with those things you accuse Him of.

²² A third time he said to them, “Why? What has this man done wrong?^(A) I have found in Him no grounds^(B) for the death penalty. Therefore, I will have Him whipped and then release Him.”

⁴ Pilate went outside again and said to them, “Look, I’m bringing Him outside to you to let you know I find no grounds^(A) for charging Him.”