13 Pilate called together the chief priests, rulers, and the people, 14 and told them, "You brought this man before me, accusing him of inciting the people to rebellion. I’ve carefully examined him in your presence, and do not find him guilty of the charges you have brought against him. 15 Neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. He has done nothing that demands he should be put to death. 16 So I will have him flogged and then release him." 17 23:17. Verse 17 is not in most early manuscripts.
18 But they all shouted together, "Kill this man, and release Barabbas to us." 19 (Barabbas had been put in prison for taking part in a rebellion in the city, and for murder.)
20 Pilate wanted to release Jesus, so spoke to them again. 21 But they kept on shouting, "Crucify him! Crucify him!"
22 Pilate asked them for the third time, "But why? What crime has he committed? I don’t find any reason for executing him. So I will have him flogged and then release him."
23 But they continued insisting with loud shouts, demanding that he be crucified. Their shouting succeeded, 24 and Pilate gave the sentence they demanded. 25 He released the man imprisoned for rebellion and murder, but he sent Jesus to be put to death in accordance with their demands.23:25. Literally, "handed Jesus over to their will." It does not say that Pilate handed Jesus over to the Jews, since Jesus was executed by the Romans, but that Pilate acceded to their demands for Jesus' death.