15Now at the feast the governor used to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they wanted.
16They had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
17When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?"
18For he knew that because of envy they had delivered him up.
19While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him."
20Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
21But the governor answered them, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" They said, "Barabbas!"
