Matthew 27:9-19

9 Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: They took the 30 pieces of silver, the price of Him whose price was set by the sons of Israel,

10 and they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord directed me. ^[a]

Jesus Faces the Governor

11 Now Jesus stood before the governor. "Are You the King of the Jews?" the governor asked Him. Jesus answered, "You have said it." ^[b]

12 And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He didn't answer.

13 Then Pilate said to Him, "Don't You hear how much they are testifying against You?"

14 But He didn't answer him on even one charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.

Jesus or Barabbas

15 At the festival the governor's custom was to release to the crowd a prisoner they wanted.

16 At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.^[c]

17 So when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Who is it you want me to release for you-Barabbas,^[d] or Jesus who is called Messiah?"

18 For he knew they had handed Him over because of envy.

19 While he was sitting on the judge's bench, his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for today I've suffered terribly in a dream because of Him!"