Luke 23:13-16

The Crowd Chooses Barabbas

13 Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, ¹

14 and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him.

15 Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death.

16 Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.” ^[a]

Cross References

• 1. (Matthew 27:15–23; Mark 15:6–11)

Footnotes

• [a] BYZ and TR include 17 Now Pilate was obligated to release to the people one prisoner at the feast; see Matthew 27:15 and Mark 15:6.