¹⁸ But the whole crowd shouted, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”^{(A) 19} (Barabbas had been thrown into prison for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)

²³ But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. ²⁴ So Pilate decided to grant their demand. ²⁵ He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for, and surrendered Jesus to their will.