Matthew 27:23-24

The Crowd Chooses Barabbas

23 And he said, "Why, y what evil has he done?" But they shouted all the more, "Let him be crucified!"

Pilate Delivers Jesus to Be Crucified

24 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that z a riot was beginning, he took water and a washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of b this man's blood; 1 c see to it yourselves."

  1. Cross References
    Luke 23:41
    And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.
    John 8:46
    Which one of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me?
  2. Cross References
    Matthew 26:5
    But they said, "Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar among the people.
  3. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 21:6 - 8
    And all the elders of that city nearest to the slain man shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley.
    Psalms 26:6
    I wash my hands in innocence and go around your altar, O Lord.
    Psalms 73:13
    All in vain have I kept my heart clean and washed my hands in innocence.
  4. Cross References
    Matthew 27:19
    Besides, while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much because of him today in a dream.
  5. Cross References
    Matthew 27:4
    Saying, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood." They said, "What is that to us? See to it yourself.
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