John 18:38-40

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

³⁸ Pilate asked him, ‘What is truth?’

Jesus Sentenced to Death

After he had said this, he went out to the Jews again and told them, ‘I find no case against him. ³⁹ But you have a custom that I release someone for you at the Passover. Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?’ ⁴⁰ They shouted in reply, ‘Not this man, but Barabbas!’ Now Barabbas was a bandit.